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Western Crowned-Pigeon

Goura cristata

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Family
Columbidae
Genus
Goura
Species
Goura cristata (Western Crowned-Pigeon)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カンムリバト
Chinese 蓝凤冠鸠
Spanish Gura occidental
French Goura couronné
German Krontaube
Portuguese pomba-goura-cristada
Russian Венценосный голубь

Similar Species in Goura

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Southern Crowned-Pigeon
Goura scheepmakeri
Vulnerable
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Sclater's Crowned Pigeon
Goura sclaterii
Near Threatened
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Victoria Crowned-Pigeon
Goura victoria
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Crowned-Pigeon?
The scientific name of Western Crowned-Pigeon is Goura cristata. It belongs to the genus Goura.
What is the conservation status of Western Crowned-Pigeon?
Western Crowned-Pigeon (Goura cristata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Western Crowned-Pigeon live?
Western Crowned-Pigeon is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Western Crowned-Pigeon belong to?
Western Crowned-Pigeon (Goura cristata) belongs to the genus Goura, which is part of the taxonomic family Columbidae.
Is Western Crowned-Pigeon endangered?
Yes, Western Crowned-Pigeon (Goura cristata) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Western Crowned-Pigeon belong to?
Western Crowned-Pigeon (Goura cristata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Western Crowned-Pigeon?
The closest relatives of Western Crowned-Pigeon in the genus Goura include Southern Crowned-Pigeon, Sclater's Crowned Pigeon, Victoria Crowned-Pigeon.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Goura — 4 Species

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Southern Crowned-Pigeon
Goura scheepmakeri
VU 🐾
Sclater's Crowned Pigeon
Goura sclaterii
NT 🐾
Victoria Crowned-Pigeon
Goura victoria
NT
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Western Crowned-Pigeon
Goura cristata
VU
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