Western Crowned Pigeon

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Western Crowned Pigeon (<em>Goura cristata</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Overview

Western Crowned Pigeon (Goura cristata) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Goura; binomial: Goura cristata; authority: (Pallas, 1764).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Treat as monotypic; includes minor and pygmaea (Beehler & Pratt 2016; Gibbs et al. 2001).

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