The western crowned pigeon (Goura cristata), also known as the common crowned pigeon or blue crowned pigeon, is a large, blue-grey pigeon with blue lacy crests over the head and dark blue mask feathers around its eyes. Both sexes are almost similar but …

One of the largest pigeon species, males and females are similar although males can be larger than females. They are blue-gray with lacy feathers in a “crown” on the head and a dark blue mask around the eyes. Their chest is burgundy-red and they have white bars on their wings.

Western crowned pigeons are one of the largest species of pigeon. They are also called blue crowned pigeons. Pigeons have an unusual way of drinking. Most birds scoop water and tilt their heads back to drink, but pigeons can suck water into their bill. They spend most of their time on the ground and rarely fly.

An enormous pigeon of lowland forest. Erect, mohicanlike crest, overall blue-gray plumage, with a striking white shoulder patch, surrounded by maroon which stretches in a band across the back. Unlike other crowned-pigeons, lacks maroon on the chest.

The Western Crowned-pigeon, with its vibrant blue plumage and regal crown-like crest, is the largest and most majestic pigeon species in the world.

Blue-crowned Pigeons are one of the largest species of pigeons in the world. Like other pigeons, they produce "crop milk" for their young, which is gradually supplemented with regurgitated food. Additionally, they have the ability to generate suction and drink water without lifting their heads.

The Western Blue Crowned Pigeon (Goura cristata) is a large, blue grey pigeon with blue lacy crests over the head and dark blue mask feathers around its eyes. Due to ongoing habitat loss, limited range and overhunting, its numbers have diminished drastically.

Sporting an extravagant lace-like crest atop its head and cloaked in stunning blue-gray plumage, this bird isn’t just big—it’s majestic! It stands out as one of the most striking and regal birds within the pigeon family.

The western crowned pigeon, also known as the common crowned pigeon or blue crowned pigeon (Goura cristata) is a large, blue-grey pigeon with blue lacy crests over the head and dark blue mask feathers around its eyes. Both sexes are …

The western crowned pigeon (Goura cristata), also known as the common crowned pigeon or blue crowned pigeon, is a large, blue-grey pigeon with blue lacy crests over the head and dark blue mask feathers around its eyes. Both sexes are almost similar but …