Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon

Goura scheepmakeri

Vulnerable · IUCN Red List

VUVulnerableEndemicFruitForestPlatform nestHuge · 2.2 kg

When to see the Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon

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Where to see the Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon

Regular range

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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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