Most Colorful Birds on the Planet (And Where to Find Them)
Western Crowned Pigeon, a.k.a Blue-Crowned Pigeon
Latin name: Goura cristata
Unique colorful feature: Lacy blue crest
Where they are found: Western New Guinea
Size: Length: 28 inches (66 to 75 cm); Weight: 4.6 pounds (1800–2400 g)
Diet: fruit, seeds, and insects
Also known as the western-crowned pigeon, the blue-crowned pigeon is no ordinary pigeon and is considered to be one of the most beautiful pigeons in the world.
Besides the fact that it’s as big as a turkey, this bird boasts a body of blue plumage, a lacy fan-like crest, and a deep blue “eye mask” that make it look pretty fancy.
Native to Papua New Guinea, this species lives in small flocks among marshes and lowland rainforests, feeding on insects, seeds, grains, and fruits such as figs.
Blue-crowned pigeons pair for life and their courtship ritual is every bit as elaborate as their appearance.
The male fans his tail and wing feathers wide while bowing to the female with a booming call. The female, who looks similar in appearance, will then dance around him. The male then offers nesting materials to the female.
Both birds will build the nest and incubate a single egg together. After the chick hatches, both mom and dad will feed it with a milk made from their partially digested food.
Latin name: Goura cristata
Unique colorful feature: Lacy blue crest
Where they are found: Western New Guinea
Size: Length: 28 inches (66 to 75 cm); Weight: 4.6 pounds (1800–2400 g)
Diet: fruit, seeds, and insects
Also known as the western-crowned pigeon, the blue-crowned pigeon is no ordinary pigeon and is considered to be one of the most beautiful pigeons in the world.
Besides the fact that it’s as big as a turkey, this bird boasts a body of blue plumage, a lacy fan-like crest, and a deep blue “eye mask” that make it look pretty fancy.
Native to Papua New Guinea, this species lives in small flocks among marshes and lowland rainforests, feeding on insects, seeds, grains, and fruits such as figs.
Blue-crowned pigeons pair for life and their courtship ritual is every bit as elaborate as their appearance.
The male fans his tail and wing feathers wide while bowing to the female with a booming call. The female, who looks similar in appearance, will then dance around him. The male then offers nesting materials to the female.
Both birds will build the nest and incubate a single egg together. After the chick hatches, both mom and dad will feed it with a milk made from their partially digested food.
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28 June 2022
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