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[Photo No. B-935]
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.
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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Brilliant capture with superb detail and bokeh!!
One of my favorites. Thanks Ken!
– Winston D. Munnings
Absolutely gorgeous!!!
Thank you so much Deborah.
– Winston D. Munnings
Wow! Very nice capture!
Thanks for your comment Nora.
– Winston D. Munnings
Thank you so much Ray for featuring my image in the Closeups In Nature group. It is greatly appreciated and I am very honored.
– Winston D. Munnings
Great close up Winston … congratulations
Thank you so much.
– Winston D. Munnings
Congratulations on your feature, fantastic shot
Many thanks Willem. Greatly appreciated.
– Winston D. Munnings
CONGRATULATIONS Winston on your wonderful feature, great work and well earned.
Thanks Andrea, greatly appreciated.
– Winston D. Munnings
Beautiful image Winston. The birds of New Guinea have impressive plumage, I particularly like the Bower birds.
Congratulations on your feature.
Thank you, and I appreciate your comment about my work.
– Winston D. Munnings
Lovely capture…. so elegant and beautiful!!!! Congrats on your feature…..
Brenda
Thank you Brenda.
– Winston D. Munnings