Stunning Plumage Of Crested Pigeon Stand Out In The World Of Birds (10 Pics)

It’s no secret that pigeons are always among the cutest creatures in this world, but some pigeons could be even beautiful than others thanks to a lovely coat that helps them stand out from the crowd. This charming crested pigeon is a fascinating example.

The Crested Pigeon (Ocyphaps lophotes) is a bird found widely throughout mainland Australia except for far tropical north areas. It is the only member of the genus Ocyphaps.There are only two Australian pigeon species that possess an erect crest, being the Crested Pigeon and the Spinifex Pigeon. The Crested Pigeon is the larger of the two species. The length of the Crested Pigeon varies from 30 to 34 centimetres (12 to 13.6 inches).