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

Over 300 species of pigeons and doves on the globe, some of them are unexpectedly beautiful. When compared to other pigeon species, the Victoria crowned pigeon (Goura Victoria) is the most intriguing. Strikingly beautiful and intelligent, the Victoria crowned pigeon is a fascinating ground bird to watch. This gorgeous bird may be regarded as the supermodel of the pigeon world, with a beautiful crest of feathers on its head.

Victoria crowned pigeons generally tolerate birds of other species quite well. It is often best when they're the only ground bird. For example, you do not want to keep these birds with a busy flock of chickens; it will stress out the pigeons that often prefer a calm environment.