Victoria Crowned Pigeon

Victoria Crowned Pigeon, 2021
Yulia Shtern, Endangered/Extinct/Enslaved Series
9 3/4 x 8 x 3”
upcycled materials, glue, varnish
475

The Victoria crowned pigeon is the world’s largest pigeon species. They can be recognized by the distinct white tips on their feather crest. Their habitat is the forests of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. They are able to fly, but rarely do so, spending most of their time walking on the forest floor in groups of 2 – 10 or roosting on the tree tops. They make a number of unmistakable sounds and calls. Victoria crowned pigeons are around 29-30” (73-75 cm) long. They are typically monogamous, and mate for life. A single egg is laid. Both parents take care of the egg for 30 days, and both of them continue to care for the chick for up to 9 weeks.
Conservation status: Victoria crowned pigeon is the species of crowned pigeon the most rarely seen in nature, and the most often kept in captivity. It is currently listed as near threatened, due to ongoing habitat loss