Royal 'Victoria Crown Pigeon' Is the World's Biggest and Most Attractive Pigeon (Photo Gallery)

Although all crowned pigeons are bigger than other pigeons, the Victoria crowned pigeon is the biggest living species. They are enormous pigeons, weighing up to 7.7 pounds and measuring up to 30 inches in length. The common pigeon, also known as the rock dove, is just half as long and weighs less than a pound. Given that Victoria crowned pigeons eat fallen fruits, they especially enjoy figs. It's remarkable how much food they must consume to gain that much weight. In reality, their size is more comparable to that of a medium-sized chicken than a pigeon.