Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon
Goura scheepmakeri
The Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon (Goura scheepmakeri) is a legendary doves and pigeon found only in Papua New Guinea, weighing about 2.2 kg. Scheepmaker's crowned pigeon is a large, terrestrial pigeon confined to the lowland forests of south eastern New Guinea.
About the Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon
Scheepmaker's crowned pigeon is a large, terrestrial pigeon confined to the lowland forests of south eastern New Guinea. It has a bluish-grey plumage with elaborate blue lacy crests, red iris and very deep maroon breast. Both sexes have a similar appearance. It is on average 70 cm (28 in) long and weighs 2,250 grams (4.96 lb), making this the second largest living pigeon species behind the Victoria crowned pigeon.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, March, April, June, October, November, December, with peak activity in January. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon look like?
- Scheepmaker's crowned pigeon is a large, terrestrial pigeon confined to the lowland forests of south eastern New Guinea.
- How big is a Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon?
- The Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon is a huge sized bird weighing about 2.2 kg.
- Where can you see a Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon?
- The Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon is endemic to Papua New Guinea, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon?
- The Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon is most easily confused with the Western Crowned Pigeon, the Victoria Crowned Pigeon and the Sclater's Crowned Pigeon.
- Is the Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon endangered?
- The Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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