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.

Caring for Victoria Crowned Pigeons Victoria crowned pigeons spend quite a bit of time on the ground and need plenty of room to run around and exercise. They need a minimum of 200 square feet of ground space in their enclosures. They also need roosts at various heights. These space requirements can be hard for even the most dedicated enthusiast to meet. In other words, if you can't provide your bird with a flight the same size as the average bedroom, then you should not consider adopting a Victoria crowned pigeon.