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Victoria crowned pigeon preening Seen at the National Aviary, Pittsburgh, PA. This stunning pigeon is a native to the New Guinea region.<br />
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70 cm in length<br />
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70 cm in length<br />
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Victoria crowned pigeon preening

Seen at the National Aviary, Pittsburgh, PA. This stunning pigeon is a native to the New Guinea region.

70 cm in length

Victoria crowned pigeon portrait Seen at The National Aviary, Pittsburgh, PA. This stunning pigeon is a native to the New Guinea region.<br />
<br />
70 cm in length<br />
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    comments (3)

  1. Beautiful Posted 4 years ago
  2. Surreal Ruth Posted 4 years ago
    1. Incredible looking birds aren't they Niel. And this pose I happened to have caught pushes the incredulity even further! Posted 4 years ago

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The Victoria Crowned Pigeon, ''Goura victoria'', is a large, bluish-grey pigeon with elegant blue lace-like crests, maroon breast and red iris. The bird may be easily recognized by the unique white tips on its crests.

Similar species: Pigeons And Doves
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives
Uploaded Jul 30, 2021. Captured Dec 14, 2014 13:20 in 700 Arch St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 37mm