Yellow-footed Green Pigeon Treron phoenicoptera

This elegant bird is actually the world’s largest species of pigeon 🐦 #EuronewsGreen 📹 by @nohumanz_ Endemic to the island of New Guinea, the Victoria crowned pigeon can weigh up to 3.5kg. Although this species has no natural predators in the wild, these birds are often hunted for their vibrant blue feathers. Sadly, this stunning bird is currently classed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Follow @euronewsgreen __ #endemicspecies #beautifulcreatures #animalconservat

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