Cameron Highlands Tea Plantation, Malaysia

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Camera Critters - Blue crowned Pigeon

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The Blue Crowned Pigeon is the world's largest species of pigeon, and this species eats mainly fruits, seeds, grains, and small insects and is now an endangered species because of the wide popularity of its meat and plumes.


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It's hard to believe that this fella belongs to the pigeon family. It's certainly different and unique, unlike most other pigeons I've encountered.


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Look at the blue lacy crests over its head. Is it having a good or bad hair day?


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I was pleasantly surprised that it allowed me to get as close as I did. It puts on a spectacular show bobbing its head constantly and making the most unusual noises. A co-operative and friendly model.

Captured at Singapore Zoo.

Camera Critters

32 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

fabulous looking birds! quite the 'Vegas show girl' look to them!

bailey-road.com said...

What a beautiful bird!

HOOTIN ANNI said...

I have never seen one of these before. So striking!!

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Crissi said...

Fantastic bird!
♥Crissi♥

Lisa@ButteryBooks said...

What a unique and colorful bird. Love it!

Denise said...

Beautiful photos of a very interesting and pretty bird.

Gattina said...

Wow, they are beautiful ! whished our pigeons had that look !

Bob Bushell said...

Nice crest, you know what I mean? Great photos.

Kerri said...

I think this is one of the most beautiful birds I have ever seen! Just Gorgeous!

ladyfi said...

What a great hair-do that bird has!

Jo said...

Wow --- amazing photos! Never heard of this bird ... and it's gorgeous!!

Rajesh said...

Beautiful bird. Not seen it before.

heyBJK said...

Gorgeous bird! I like the piercing red eyes.

Windsmoke. said...

Bonza photos. A very colourful and exotic Pigeon :-).

eileeninmd said...

WOW, I love those eyes, what a cool looking bird. Great photos, thanks for sharing.

Kay L. Davies said...

Such a beautiful creature, and it's so sad that it is endangered.
K

amatterofhowyouseeit.com said...

I have never seen a pigeon look so beautiful! Great captures.

George said...

I've never seen a bird anything like this. You got some marvelous photos -- the details of his crest are amazing.

onevintagephoto said...

very pretty!

Mama Zen said...

What a gorgeous bird!

Diana Cooper said...

Wow! What a beautiful bird!

Jama said...

No wonder it looks so familiar, it's from our zoo! I love to spend hours photographing animals in the zoo.

Tatjana Parkacheva said...

Beautiful bird.

Regards and best wishes

Traveling Hawk said...

What a hair-style! I've never seen such a pigeon. The 3rd photo is great!

Meandu said...

Unique looking bird. This is the first time I have seen this type of pigeon. Fabulous pictures!

Mynu/MMF said...

animal fascinating

AVCr8teur said...

I have never seen one before. Quite a contrast between its blue body and red eyes. The lacy crests looks like she has a fancy hat on.

Andrea said...

That is a very very beautiful bird, unusual color too! I haven't seen it even in the zoo anywhere! Where is this please?

foongpc said...

I like this blue crowned pigeon! Nice! Maybe because my favorite color is blue : D

Rizalenio said...

They look so magical. :)

magda said...

Is fantastic bird, my dear friend!!!!
Blue dove with plume, the first time I see and excite!!
Congratulations on the photographs are amazing!!!!!
many kisses

Emm said...

There are fantastic photos! Nicely captured!!!! That second to last photo is especially impressive.