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Western Crowned Pigeon

Goura cristata

Photo by Sachin Zaveri
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Description:

Along with its close and very similar looking relatives the Victoria Crowned Pigeon and the Southern Crowned Pigeon, it is one of the largest and is considered one of the most beautiful members of the pigeon family.

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Western Crowned Pigeon

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Western Crowned Pigeon

Goura cristata

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CindyBinghamKeiser
Hi Sachin, I don't see the white tips on the crest like the Victoria has. This one also has the small white patch on the wing like the Western. Victoria's don't have that white patch.

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