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[Photo No. B-129]
As of February 1, 2011 this Victoria Crowned Pigeon bird image has been viewed 208 times, commented on by 84 of those viewers and favorited by 19. Thanks or visiting and commenting on my work. It is greatly appreciated.
© Winston D. Munnings ’2010 (Framed Print)
The Victoria Crowned Pigeon Goura victoria is a large, approximately 74cm (29 in) long and weighing up to 2.5 kg (5.5 lb), bluish-grey pigeon with elegant blue lace-like crests, maroon breast and red iris. The bird may be easily recognized by the unique white tips on its crests. Both sexes are similar. One of three superficially similar species of crowned pigeons (the others being the Western Crowned Pigeon and the Southern Crowned Pigeon), the Victoria Crowned Pigeon is distributed in the lowland and swamp forests of northern New Guinea and surrounding islands. Its diet consists mainly of fruits, figs, seeds and invertebrates.
The female usually lays a single white egg. The name commemorates the British monarch, Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. There are two subspecies of the Victoria Crowned Pigeon, Goura victoria victoria, the nominate race is the smaller of the two supspecies and can be found in Yapen, Biak & Supiori. Goura victoria beccarii is found on the mainland of New Guinea Due to continuing habitat loss, being tame and easily hunted for its plumes and meat, the Victoria Crowned Pigeon is evaluated as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is listed in Appendix II of CITES.
To help with conservation efforts, the Denver Zoo has a mating pair in their bird habitat, Bird World.
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Nikon D300 (Two Bodies) ~ Nikon D90 (Back-Up)
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AF Nikon 50mm (F/1.8) ~ AF Nikon 85mm (F/1.8) ~ AF Nikon 24-70mm (F/2.8) ~ AF Nikon 80-200mm (F/2.8) ~ AF Nikon 105mm (F/2.8) Micro Lens ~ AF Nikon 200mm (F/2.8) Micro Lens ~ AF Nikon 300mm (F/4)
Originally from the The Islands I was born in Nassau, historic Capital of the 700 Islands Of The Bahamas Archipelago. I am a former Print Media Journalist & Broadcast Journalist (News Anchor & Editor) for radio and television. I am also retired as Consul General after two decades in the Diplomatic Service of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. I studied Photography at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale (A College of Professional Studies) and at the New York Institute of Photography.
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WOW.. What a beautiful bird!! The color is so vibrant and those eyes! Wonderful Capture!! :) A instant Fav :)
Thanks Kathy. Glad you like it. It’s one of my favorites of this species.
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Stunning capture and colour:) Wow that blue is vibrant:)
Thank you Ginger.
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Unique and lovely!! What a find!
Thanks Sarah, much appreciated.
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World Wildlife Photography Group
Much appreciated and thanks for the acknowledgement.
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Beautiful bird!!
thanks for visiting and for your comments about my work. It is greatly appreciated.
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Oh my goodness!! _"Hello you gorgeous thing"!" :-))
An outstanding shot Winston.
Thanks Robyn.x
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BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE, WINSTON..
Thanks Nira. Appreciate your comments about my work.
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An amazingly beautiful bird, Winston! I had no idea they even existed! Thanks for cluing us in!
Thanks Pat. Happy you like…
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Great shot of this fabulous bird!
Thank you so much.
Greatly appreciated.
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excellent capture, your bird collection is outstanding
Thanks Kathly. I’ve studied your portfolio and coming from someone with your talent, your comments are deeply appreciated.
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