“A forest bird never wants a cage.” — Henrik Ibsen
The Victoria crowned pigeons are mostly found living in swampy forests of Northern New Guinea. They belong to the Aves class of animals. The body of crowned pigeons is blue-grey in colour and they have a small black mask. Their eye-catching feathered crests have white tips and the birds are renowned for their red eyes. These attractive birds have a large lifespan of around 20-25 years.
Victoria crowned pigeons communicate through various sounds. A deep 'hoota-hoota' sound is made while performing their mating calls, whereas a 'whup-up whup-up' sound while defending their territories.
They usually eat seeds, leaves, insects and flowers. They are hunted for feathers and meat, which has resulted in a steady decline in their population.
A tryst with nature #victoriacrownedpigeon
A tryst with nature #victoriacrownedpigeon
Never heard of Victoria crowned pigeons. Learnt something new.
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Wonderful! Thank you for the nice comment. :)
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