Veeronosny golub

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The species is rare and vulnerable. The number of birds is declining everywhere due to excessive hunting for feathers and the destruction of natural habitats.

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Lives in pairs or small groups. It lives in swamp forests and sago palm forests, sometimes inhabiting also drier forests. Birds keep mainly in small groups, mainly on the ground, where they collect fallen fruits, seeds and berries. At the slightest danger, they immediately take off into the trees.

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Live protein foods are also needed for the proper development of the bird, these can be worms, insects, snails and larvae.
The constant access of the bird to clean water is very important.

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Crowned pigeon homes can be fed with grain mixes, sunflower and rye seeds, as well as nuts, rice, millet, peas, and corn. Be sure to dilute the menu of these birds with chicken yolk, fresh cottage cheese, boiled meat and carrots.

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Chicks are born blind without plumage; from the fourth week of life, parents begin to feed them with semi-digested food, burping it out of the goiter.

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If properly cared for, these pigeons can live 15 to 20 years and breed easily, especially in autumn. The female usually lays 2 eggs and incubates them, warming them in turn. The chicks are fed with thick milk for about 20 days.

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There are several reasons for this: the destruction of their natural habitats and hunting.
Among poachers, these birds are valued for their delicious meat and beautiful feathers, which are then used for various souvenirs and accessories.

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Goura cristata: approx. 2500-10000 individuals.
Goura scheepmakeri: approx. 10000-20000 individuals.
Goura victoria: approx. 2500-10000 individuals.
Today, all species of these pigeons are protected. Unfortunately, their numbers are rapidly declining.