Scientific Name: Goura victoria 

Found In: Indonesia & Papua New Guinea

Size: Typically 29 to 30 inches long. Some pigeons may exceed a length of 31 inches and a weight of 7.7 pounds.

Diet: Omnivore: Fallen fruit (particularly figs), seeds, and insects.

Threat Level: Near Threatened – A major threat is that it is prized by hunters for meat and, to a lesser extent, for its feathers.

Facts: This species is named after Queen Victoria.

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