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Victoria Crowned Pigeon

Goura victoria

Photo by Ariana
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Field Notes

Description:

This remarkably large pigeon (At least 5 lbs and 20+ inches) would leap out of high branches and land virtually on top of visitors to the zoo. He scared many small children and old ladies and seemed to be having the time of his life.

Habitat:

Central Park Zoo

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Comments (17)
ManishKhanna
very beautiful and elegant. thanks for posting
Ariana
Thank you Bong. I've been enjoying your photos as well!
Ariana
Karen, Thanks, this bird certainly as presence, luckily it seemed rather mild mannered!
Ariana
Thanks so much Kristal!
KarenL
Gorgeous, though I certainly wouldn't want to be standing below when a 5lb pigeon flies over! :)
Ariana
Interesting fact: The name commemorates the British monarch, Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. The pigeon that would be queen!
Ariana
This bird is not native to New York (sadly we only have less majestic pigeons), it is native to New Guinea, I saw it at a zoo.
andyarct
Aha, I didn't notice that it was in a zoo! I didn't think a bird like that would do very well in the wilds of New York City. Still a gorgeous bird & photo though!!
andyarct
Absolutely stunning bird...and picture! Looks like something you'd only see in some exotic jungle, not New York. Are they common there? The beauty and diversity of bird species always amazes me!! (well, of all life, actually).

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PublishedSeptember 15, 2011

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