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Victoria Crowned Pigeon with youngster The Victoria Crowned Pigeon lives in the lowland and swamp forests of northern New Guinea and surrounding islands. Its diet consists mainly of fruits, figs, seeds and invertebrates.<br /> The name commemorates the British monarch, Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.<br /> <br /> (Picture taken at the papagaaienpark Veldhoven) Geotagged,Goura victoria,Papegaaienpark VeldHoven,Parrot Park Veldhoven,The Netherlands,Victoria Crowned Pigeon Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Victoria Crowned Pigeon with youngster

The Victoria Crowned Pigeon lives in the lowland and swamp forests of northern New Guinea and surrounding islands. Its diet consists mainly of fruits, figs, seeds and invertebrates.
The name commemorates the British monarch, Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.

(Picture taken at the papagaaienpark Veldhoven)

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    This is so lovely! I have seen the adults in zoos but never with chicks! Posted 6 years ago

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The Victoria Crowned Pigeon

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.

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Similar species: Pigeons And Doves
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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Jan 7, 2012. Captured Jan 1, 2012 14:56 in Wintelresedijk, 5507 Veldhoven, The Netherlands.
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  • SLT-A55V
  • f/2.8
  • ISO800
  • 90mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.