The largest pigeon is Victoria crested dove.

Victoria crested dove is the largest pigeon in the world, with a body length of over 7cm, but they are most famous for their charming appearance rather than their huge size.

They have fan-shaped crests like peacock's tail feathers on their heads, just like wearing a rockhopper, which makes them occupy a place among the most beautiful pigeon breeds in the world.

Victoria crested dove, also known as Victoria's Emperor Pigeon, is the largest kind of pigeon and dove, with a body length of over 7cm. They are blue all over, and their feathers are smooth and neat.

The most striking thing is that there are blue fan-shaped crests on their heads. Both men and women have this beautiful crest, just like wearing a rockhopper on their heads. Victoria crested dove also enjoys the title of "Queen of Pigeons".

Extended information:

Victoria crested doves are mainly distributed in the northwest of New Guinea and its nearby islands. They can also be found in Taiwan Province, China, and often inhabit forests or swamps near water.

Their nests are built in trees, but they spend most of their time on the ground, mainly feeding on fruits, plant seeds and mollusks such as snails that fall to the ground. This kind of pigeon is different from most pigeons. They have no flying ability and can only jump up by several meters.

Victoria crested dove, with its extremely precious feathers and delicious meat, has been killed in a large number in the local area, and its number has dropped sharply. At present, it has become a very rare species. China's zoos keep a few, each worth as much as 3, yuan.

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