Victoria crowned pigeon
Goura victoria
Diet
Forages on the ground for fruits, seeds, insects and invertebrates.
Habitat
Found in lowland swamps and forests of New Guinea.
Nesting
Both parents help raise the young. The male will court a female with loud booming calls and bobbing of the head and tail. The female typically lays 1 white egg. Incubation lasts from 28–30 days. And when the chick hatches it requires care until about 10 days.
Did you know?
The Victoria crowned pigeon is the largest of all living pigeons.