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Victoria crowned pigeon
Photograph by Vikram Meda, 2024
 

The Victoria crowned pigeon, Goura victoria, inhabits the lowland forests of northern New Guinea and ranks among the largest pigeon species. Its crest, tipped with white, along with its blue-grey plumage and red eyes, gives it a distinctly regal bearing, named in honour of Queen Victoria. Despite its impressive appearance, it remains a ground-dwelling bird, foraging for fallen fruit and seeds..