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Crowned Pigeon Collection

The Victoria crowned pigeon, with its majestic head portrait, is a vulnerable species that captivates the hearts of many

Background imageCrowned Pigeon Collection: Skulls of tooth-billed pigeon, Didunculus strigirostris, critically endangered 1,7,8,9,10 dodo

Skulls of tooth-billed pigeon, Didunculus strigirostris, critically endangered 1,7,8,9,10 dodo, Raphus cucullatus 2
FLO4612171 Skulls of tooth-billed pigeon, Didunculus strigirostris, critically endangered 1,7,8,9,10 dodo, Raphus cucullatus 2, yellow-footed green pigeon, Treron chlorigaster 3,6, crowned pigeon

Background imageCrowned Pigeon Collection: Metatarsus bones of the dodo, Raphus cucullatus 1-10, crowned pigeon, Goura coronata 12-17

Metatarsus bones of the dodo, Raphus cucullatus 1-10, crowned pigeon, Goura coronata 12-17, tooth-billed pigeon
FLO4612222 Metatarsus bones of the dodo, Raphus cucullatus 1-10, crowned pigeon, Goura coronata 12-17, tooth-billed pigeon, Didunculus strigirostris 18,19 and other birds

Background imageCrowned Pigeon Collection: Crowned Pigeon, 1786. Creator: Jan Brandes

Crowned Pigeon, 1786. Creator: Jan Brandes
Crowned Pigeon, 1786. Alcedo cristata

Background imageCrowned Pigeon Collection: Victoria crowned pigeon (Goura victoria) head portrait, vulnerable species, captive

Victoria crowned pigeon (Goura victoria) head portrait, vulnerable species, captive

Background imageCrowned Pigeon Collection: Western crowned pigeon, (Goura cristata), Aiduma Island, Triton Bay, near mainland New Guinea

Western crowned pigeon, (Goura cristata), Aiduma Island, Triton Bay, near mainland New Guinea, Western Papua, Indonesian New Guinea

Background imageCrowned Pigeon Collection: Western crowned pigeon (Goura cristata), lithograph, published in 1882

Western crowned pigeon (Goura cristata), lithograph, published in 1882
Western crowned pigeonn (Goura cristata) - the largest pigeon in the world. Lithograph, published in 1882

Background imageCrowned Pigeon Collection: Krontauben (chromolitho)

Krontauben (chromolitho)
5211366 Krontauben (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Krontauben. Illustration for Brehms Thierleben Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs)

Background imageCrowned Pigeon Collection: Crowned Pigeon (colour litho)

Crowned Pigeon (colour litho)
6023621 Crowned Pigeon (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crowned Pigeon. Illustration for Book of Natural History by F O Morris (Groombridge)

Background imageCrowned Pigeon Collection: Beautiful, foreign pigeons (coloured engraving)

Beautiful, foreign pigeons (coloured engraving)
997753 Beautiful, foreign pigeons (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Background imageCrowned Pigeon Collection: Columbae, Gallinae, Pigeons and Quail (colour litho)

Columbae, Gallinae, Pigeons and Quail (colour litho)
6016770 Columbae, Gallinae, Pigeons and Quail (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbae, Gallinae, Pigeons and Quail)

Background imageCrowned Pigeon Collection: Crowned Pigeon, (Goura), c1850, (1856)

Crowned Pigeon, (Goura), c1850, (1856). From Bible Natural History: containing a Description of Quadrupeds, Birds, Trees, Plants, Insects, Etc, Mentioned in the Holy Scriptures

Background imageCrowned Pigeon Collection: Western crowned pigeon 1882

Western crowned pigeon 1882
Brehms Thierleben (Tierleben). Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs. Zweite Abtheilung - VAogel. by A. Brehm, 1882

Background imageCrowned Pigeon Collection: Crowned Pigeon

Crowned Pigeon

Background imageCrowned Pigeon Collection: Crown feathers of the Crowned Pigeon

Crown feathers of the Crowned Pigeon

Background imageCrowned Pigeon Collection: Blue Crowned-pigeon (Goura cristata) adult, perched on branch, Indonesia, march (captive)

Blue Crowned-pigeon (Goura cristata) adult, perched on branch, Indonesia, march (captive)

Background imageCrowned Pigeon Collection: Victoria Crowned-pigeon (Goura victoria) adult, perched on branch (captive)

Victoria Crowned-pigeon (Goura victoria) adult, perched on branch (captive)

Background imageCrowned Pigeon Collection: Western crowned-pigeon. Also known as: Blue crowned-pigeon, common crowned pigeon

Western crowned-pigeon. Also known as: Blue crowned-pigeon, common crowned pigeon, great goura and masked pigeon
PS-7069 Western crowned-pigeon. Also known as: Blue crowned-pigeon, common crowned pigeon, great goura and masked pigeon Goura cristata Status: Vulnerable


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The Victoria crowned pigeon, with its majestic head portrait, is a vulnerable species that captivates the hearts of many. Found in captivity and known for its stunning beauty, this bird is truly a sight to behold. On the other hand, the Western crowned pigeon from Aiduma Island in Triton Bay near mainland New Guinea showcases its regal presence. A lithograph published in 1882 immortalizes this magnificent creature, also known as Krontauben. With vibrant colors captured in chromolitho prints like "Crowned Pigeon" and "Beautiful, foreign pigeons, " these engravings bring out the allure of these birds. In a colored litho titled "Columbae, Gallinae, Pigeons and Quail, " we witness their unique place among avian species. Dating back to 1850 or 1856, an engraving from The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature portrays the elegance of the Crowned Pigeon (Goura). Its intricate details make it even more captivating. Once again featuring the Western crowned pigeon from Aiduma Island near mainland New Guinea, this time captured through lenses rather than illustrations. These photographs showcase Goura cristata's natural habitat and emphasize their importance as part of our ecosystem. Whether depicted through ancient lithographs or modern-day photography, one thing remains certain: they are extraordinary creatures deserving admiration and protection.