Western Crowned Pigeons
(Columbidae - Please see also Doves)
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The Western Crowned Pigeon, Goura cristata, is one of the largest and most beautiful member of the pigeon family.
Distribution / Range:
The Western Crowned Pigeon is found and endemic to lowland rainforests of Irian Jaya, Indonesia section of New Guinea.
This pigeon is hunted for food and its plumes and, therefore, remains common only in remote areas.
The Western Crowned Pigeon is evaluated as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is listed in Appendix II of CITES.
Description:
is a huge, turkey-sized, up to 75cm long, blue-grey pigeon with elegant blue lacy crests over the head and dark blue mask feathers around its eyes.
Both sexes are similar but males are often larger than females.
Diet / Feeding:
The diet consists mainly of fruits and seeds.
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Personality & Pet Potential:
Elizabeth Young, Mickaboo Pigeon & Dove Coordinator, provides the following info:
Pigeons need:
- Safe place (indoors or outdoors, protected from weather and predators)
- Room to move (a space that is 3’ high, 3’ wide, 6’ long is good for 1 to 2 birds)
- Fresh food (pigeon feed), water, grit & greens daily
- Easy clean-up floor &/or Pigeon Pants (www.birdwearonline.com)
- Company (either yours or another pigeon’s)
- Family planning (if you have a mated pair, you need to replace real eggs w/ fake ones)
- Avian Vet Care if they become sick or injured
To adopt a pigeon, contact Elizabeth at AdoptKings@gmail.com or (415) 420-7204
For more info:
- Come meet King Pigeons at Andy’s Pet Shop on 1280 The Alameda (at Julian) in San Jose
- Visit Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue at www.mickaboo.org
- Check out www.pigeons.biz/forums (a great web group with lots of info and resources) Read about King Pigeon rescue at www.RescueReport.org
Pigeon Rescue:
Mickaboo Pigeon & Dove Coordinator - Contact: Elizabeth Young
Relevant Web Resources: Mangoverde ... Arizona Pigeon Club ... The Dove Page
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