Scheepmaker's Crowned-Pigeon

Goura scheepmakeri

Scheepmaker's crowned pigeon is a large, terrestrial pigeon confined to the lowland forests of south eastern New Guinea. 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 on average 70 cm (28 in) long and weighs 2,250 grams (4.96 lb), making this the second largest living pigeon species behind the Victoria crowned pigeon.

Scientific name

Goura scheepmakeri

Family

Pigeons and Doves

IUCN status

VU