Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon
A species of Crowned Pigeons, Also known as Southern Crowned-pigeon Scientific name : Goura scheepmakeri Genus : Crowned Pigeons
Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon, A species of Crowned Pigeons
Also known as:
Southern Crowned-pigeon
Botanical name: Goura scheepmakeri
Genus: Crowned Pigeons
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Description
Description
Scheepmaker's crowned pigeon (Goura scheepmakeri) is a large, terrestrial pigeon confined to the lowland forests of south eastern New Guinea. It has a bluish-grey plumage with elaborate blue lacy crests, red iris and very deep maroon breast. Both sexes have a similar appearance. It is on average 70 cm (28 in) long and weighs 2,250 grams (5 lbs).
Size
79 cm
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Crowned Pigeons Species
Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon