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Crowned pigeons can grow to over 70 cm in length and weigh 2.25 kg, making them the largest pigeons in the world. Their call sounds so unexpectedly deep that it could almost be mistaken for a distant ship's horn. In their native New Guinea, they are widely hunted and their habitat is threatened by logging. They are therefore almost only found in remote forests.
European Endangered species Program
This animal is managed by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) under the European Endangered species Program.
Characteristics
| Classification | Order: Columbiformes; family: doves and pigeons (Columbidae) |
|---|---|
| Diet | Seeds, fruits, and invertebrates |
| Habitat | Rainforests up to elevations of 500 m in south and south-east New Guinea |
| Reproduction | One egg; incubation period: 29-34 days |
Status according to Red List
More information you will get on the web page of the IUCN Red List.
