Sclater's Crowned Pigeon
Goura sclaterii
The Sclater's Crowned Pigeon (Goura sclaterii) is a legendary doves and pigeon found only in Papua New Guinea, weighing about 2.2 kg. Sclater's crowned pigeon is a large, terrestrial pigeon confined to the southern lowland forests of New Guinea.
About the Sclater's Crowned Pigeon
Sclater's crowned pigeon is a large, terrestrial pigeon confined to the southern lowland forests of New Guinea. This pigeon was previously considered as conspecific with Scheepmaker's crowned pigeon with the English name "southern crowned pigeon".
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How to identify it
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 66–73 cm (26–29 in) in length and weighs 2.00–2.24 kg (4.41–4.94 lb).
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, with peak activity in August. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Sclater's Crowned Pigeon?
- It has a bluish-grey plumage with elaborate blue lacy crests, red iris and very deep maroon breast. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Sclater's Crowned Pigeon?
- The Sclater's Crowned Pigeon is a huge sized bird weighing about 2.2 kg.
- Where can you see a Sclater's Crowned Pigeon?
- The Sclater's Crowned Pigeon is endemic to Papua New Guinea, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Sclater's Crowned Pigeon?
- The Sclater's Crowned Pigeon is most easily confused with the Victoria Crowned Pigeon, the Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon and the Western Crowned Pigeon.
- Is the Sclater's Crowned Pigeon endangered?
- The Sclater's Crowned Pigeon is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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