![]() ![]() Four species inhabit the large, equatorial island of New Guinea and a few smaller islands.īut why are these pigeons so big? On islands free of large predators, evolution has sometimes favored the development of super-sized birds. The immense pigeon raises its crown feathers to form a spectacular, tall, lacy crest.Ĭrowned-pigeons are forest birds and fruit-eaters. ![]() Standing on a low branch in a tropical forest is a glistening, blue-gray bird with an iridescent purple chest. But imagine a pigeon the size of a Turkey Vulture or a Canada Goose! A city pigeon is about a foot long - a pretty average size for a bird. There are pigeons, and then there are PIGEONS. Crowned-Pigeons: Big, Beautiful, Threatened
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