The Victorian Crested Dove is the largest pigeon in the world, with a body length of more than 70 cm, but they are best known not for their huge size, but for their attractive appearance. They have fan-shaped crown feathers on their heads that resemble peacock tail feathers, as if they were wearing a phoenix crown.
Morphological characteristics
The Victorian crested dove, also known as the Victorian Emperor Pigeon, is the largest of the pigeons, with a body length of more than 70 cm. They are blue throughout, their feathers are smooth and neat, and the most remarkable thing is that they have blue fan-shaped crown feathers on their heads, which both male and female have, like a phoenix crown worn on their heads. The Victorian crowned dove also enjoys the title of "Queen of Pigeons".
Habits of life
The Victorian crested dove is mainly distributed in northwestern New Guinea and its nearby islands, and can also be seen in Taiwan, China, often inhabiting forests or swampy areas near the water. Their nests are built on trees, but spend most of their time on the ground, feeding mainly on fruit, plant seeds, and mollusks such as snails that fall to the ground. Unlike most pigeons, this pigeon has no ability to fly and can only jump upwards by a few meters or so.
Species situation
Because the victorian crested dove's feathers are extremely precious and the meat taste is delicious, it has been hunted in large numbers in the local area, and its number has dropped sharply, and it has become a very rare species. There are a few zoos in China, each worth as much as 30,000 yuan.
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