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.

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 crested pigeon is sometimes incorrectly referred to as a topknot pigeon, however the topknot pigeon, or Lopholaimus antarcticus is a different species altogether, and has a red-brown crest that does not stand erect.