The Victoria Crowned-pigeon, the largest living pigeon, looks as if it’s wearing a Victorian-era ball masque, spiked headdress and hot-ember swim goggles.
It is reportedly hunted less in New Guinea, which is crucial to its survival since breeding pairs produce only one egg per nesting season. Losses of forests to logging and oil palm plantations, and poaching chicks from nests to raise in captivity are still hurting the species.
Named after Queen Victoria (1819-1901), this 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) bird spends a lot of time slowly walking the forest floor looking for fallen fruit. It makes a notorious loud clapping sound when it takes flight.
The Victoria Crowned-pigeon is the rarest of the three crowned pigeons of New Guinea, and is a favorite of birdwatchers staying at the Karawari Lodge. The famous lodge is perched on a hill above pristine lowland forests and the Karawari River.
I believe that the more that people spend searching for, watching, photographing and appreciating the Victoria Crowned-pigeon, the better for the species, all birds, all wildlife and all humans.
It is reportedly hunted less in New Guinea, which is crucial to its survival since breeding pairs produce only one egg per nesting season. Losses of forests to logging and oil palm plantations, and poaching chicks from nests to raise in captivity are still hurting the species.
Named after Queen Victoria (1819-1901), this 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) bird spends a lot of time slowly walking the forest floor looking for fallen fruit. It makes a notorious loud clapping sound when it takes flight.
The Victoria Crowned-pigeon is the rarest of the three crowned pigeons of New Guinea, and is a favorite of birdwatchers staying at the Karawari Lodge. The famous lodge is perched on a hill above pristine lowland forests and the Karawari River.
I believe that the more that people spend searching for, watching, photographing and appreciating the Victoria Crowned-pigeon, the better for the species, all birds, all wildlife and all humans.
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