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.

The Victoria crowned pigeon (Goura victoria) is distinguished from the other two species of crowned pigeons by its white-tipped crest. The western crowned pigeon (Goura cristata) and Scheepmaker's crowned pigeon (Goura scheepmakeri) have a scraggly crown that resembles a nest of hair, despite their similar appearance.