About the Western Crowned-Pigeon
The western crowned pigeon, also known as the common crowned pigeon or blue crowned pigeon, is a large, blue-grey pigeon with blue lacy crests over the head and dark blue mask feathers around its eyes. Both sexes are almost similar but males are often larger than females. It is on average 70 cm (28 in) long and weighs 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Goura cristata |
| Species Codes | wecpig1, WCPI, WECP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Crowned-Pigeon belong to?
The Western Crowned-Pigeon (Goura cristata) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Western Crowned-Pigeon?
The western crowned pigeon, also known as the common crowned pigeon or blue crowned pigeon, is a large, blue-grey pigeon with blue lacy crests over the head and dark blue mask feathers around its eyes. Both sexes are almost similar but males are often larger than females. It is on average 70 cm (28 ...
Where can I report a Western Crowned-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Crowned-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wecpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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