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The Victoria Crowned Pigeon is nature’s most opulent bird

Nature’s stunning works may be seen on every corner of this incredible world.

It’s simple to understand why some believe nature is the best artist on the earth; here’s proof of just how stunning it can be:

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Meet the unusual Victoria Crowned Pigeon, which, we must say, does not resemble an ordinary pigeon.

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With its vivid blue plumage comes a wonderfully magnificent crown, which it proudly displays on the top of its head.

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This kind of bird may grow to be as big as a full-grown turkey.

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These magnificent pigeons are endemic to New Guinea and were named after Queen Victoria of Britain, who governed the United Kingdom at the close of the nineteenth century.

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These uncommon birds are difficult to identify in the open and are threatened in their native environment by factors such as deforestation.

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As a result, this species is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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The female only lays one egg every mating season, which has a negative impact on population growth.

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Their courtship dance is one of a kind, and it’s as complicated as you’d expect from such a posh bird.

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As the species’ male approaches the female in an attempt to court her, he bends his head to display his greatest feature, his gorgeous crest.

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He then delivers a precise, well-choreographed mating song that includes a rhythmic tail swing and strong tail wagging.

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