Very few people know that in the pigeon family there is a species that is considered “beautiful beauty” with the name: Victoria Crown pigeon
This is an image of the Victoria Crown pigeon, which is native to the New Guinea region. Because of its beautiful appearance, this pigeon was named after Queen Victoria of Great Britain (with the title from 1837-1901). At first glance, we would not think that before our eyes is a dove. It really stands out with its purple-blue feathers and beautiful crown-like crown on the top of its head.
During the breeding season, the male often seduces the female with a unique “woodcutter dance”: they raise their heads high and then lower their heads in a steady rhythm, the tail rises with each beat, similar movements. like chopping firewood.
However, deforestation is currently a major threat to the habitat of the Victoria Crown pigeon, plus indiscriminate hunting for its feathers and meat, this beautiful bird has been listed in the Red Book. of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), is an animal species in danger of extinction
