Victoria Crowned Pigeon

The Victoria Crowned Pigeon displays elegant powder-blue to slate-gray plumage across its head, neck, breast, and body, with deeper blue-gray tones along its wings and tail. Its wings feature rich chestnut-maroon patches bordered by pale gray-blue feathers, creating a striking contrast against its softly layered plumage. A magnificent fan-shaped crest of delicate, lace-like blue feathers tipped in white, together with vivid red eyes and a dark facial mask, distinguishes this remarkable species.

Family

Columbidae

Region

Oceania

Range

New Guinea

Habitat

Rainforest

Dominant color

Blue

Conservation status

Near Threatened