Crested Pigeon
Zoo Location: Desert House
Habitat
The crested pigeon is native to lightly wooded grasslands of Australia.
Wild Diet
They eat a mix of seeds, crops, weeds and insects.
Behaviour
A sociable bird that can be seen in pairs and small flocks. It takes off with a whistling sound as the air rushes over their wings.
Breeding
Males will perform a display flight and bow to the female. Pigeons notoriously make terrible nests out of haphazard twigs. Two eggs will hatch after 2.5 weeks and chicks will fledge after 1 to 2 weeks.
INFORMATION
- Latin Name: Ocyphaps lophotes
- Class: Birds
- Order: Columbiformes
- Family: Columbidae
- Conservation status: Least Concern
It's got to be said, Paignton Zoo is hard to beat! 
BE THE FIRST TO KNOW!
If you'd like to stay informed of new products, events and special offers then please join our mailing lists.
SIGNUP HERE
