Blue Crowned Pigeon
Also known as the Western Crowned Pigeon, the Blue Crowned Pigeon is the largest pigeon in the world. It is found in the lowland rainforest of Papua, New Guinea. This beautiful bird can reach a length of 66 cm (26 in.) and a weight of 2 – 2.5 kg. (5 lb.).
They are primarily herbivours, eating fruits, nuts and snails from the forest floor, and live in small groups of 2 – 10 birds. Blue Crowned Pigeons mate for life but males sometimes breed with more than one female. Both the male and female share the duties of incubating the single egg.
They are primarily herbivours, eating fruits, nuts and snails from the forest floor, and live in small groups of 2 – 10 birds. Blue Crowned Pigeons mate for life but males sometimes breed with more than one female. Both the male and female share the duties of incubating the single egg.
Fun Facts
These pigeons feed their young a mixture called “pigeon milk” which is produced from food that is partially digested in the crop.
scientific classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Columbiformes
Family
Columbidae
Genus
Goura
Species
Goura cristata
did you know?
These birds are extensively hunted for their meat and feathers.
They also suffer from habitat destruction due to logging of the forests.
They are listed as vulnerable by conservation organizations.
Where to find us
Belle, our Blue Crowned Pigeon, is part of our Wonders of Flight Show and is not on exhibit.
