10 Most Beautiful Pigeons on Planet Earth
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00:00 4 Evergreen presents 10 Most Beautiful Pigeons in the World
00:04 10. Nicobar Pigeon
00:10 Ranging all across from India to Indonesia,
00:16 the Nicobar Pigeon is one of the most beautiful pigeons in the world.
00:28 These birds are also found in Malaysia, Philippines, and Palau.
00:32 It has a very colorful plumage with beautiful feathers on its elongated neck.
00:40 This beautiful little bird is threatened because of the habitat destruction
00:48 but can thrive in less populated areas.
00:53 This beautiful little bird is also a threatened bird species because of illegal poaching.
00:58 9 Common Bronzewing
01:06 Found in Australia, the Common Bronzewing is one of the most beautiful pigeons in the world.
01:13 There is nothing common about the appearance of this bird.
01:19 10. Rainbow-Colored Plumage
01:21 It has a stunning plumage with rainbow-like colorful wings.
01:27 The males and females of the species are very similar in their appearance,
01:33 but the females are distinguished because of a little dull color of its plumage.
01:37 These birds are very adaptable and are found in diverse habitats in Australia.
01:47 However, they avoid the deserts and dense forests.
01:50 8. Pied Imperial Pigeon
01:58 Endemic to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines,
02:04 the Pied Imperial Pigeon grabs the eighth spot on the list of the most beautiful pigeons in the
02:12 world. This gorgeous little bird has plain black and white plumage with a very gentle visage.
02:22 Its body is primarily white in color, but the feathers are black.
02:28 The beauty of the contrast between the two colors is not noticeable on the first look,
02:36 but can be seen at its peak during the flight.
02:39 It has dark beautiful eyes that make its white body and head
02:46 look even larger and amplifies its beauty to a whole new level.
02:50 7. Spinifex Pigeon
03:00 Another Australian beauty is the Spinifex Pigeon of the family Columbidae.
03:07 This beautiful little bird is very unique in its choice of habitat.
03:15 All the other pigeon species avoid dry areas like deserts and rocks,
03:21 but the Spinifex Pigeon prefers dry and rocky habitats.
03:25 They have a rust-colored plumage with well-blended black markings all over it.
03:36 This unique combination acts as an effective camouflage to hide its presence.
03:41 The head is very boldly marked with these black stripes and has a thin tall crest on it as well.
03:52 This bird has some demand in pet market as well,
03:57 but despite that, its population is pretty stable.
04:05 6. Crested Pigeon
04:06 One of the most diverse colored birds in the world,
04:12 the beautiful Crested Pigeon has some black marking on its gray shoulders.
04:16 Its plumage is primarily gray with tinges of brown.
04:24 The secondary feathers and the tail are dark in color.
04:30 This multiple-colored plumage acts as a very ideal camouflage for a range of habitats.
04:35 Its crest is very tall as compared to its size.
04:44 They are mainly found in the grasslands and agricultural regions of Australia.
04:59 5. Victoria Crowned Pigeon
05:01 Ranging from the southern parts of Indonesia to Papua New Guinea,
05:08 the Victoria Crowned Pigeon is one of the most beautiful pigeon species in the world.
05:12 It has a jewel-toned plumage with very distinct burgundy-colored breasts.
05:20 Despite its other amazing features, the most unique of them
05:26 is its wide crest, having multiple feathers on top and each having a white tip.
05:31 Its red eye along with the black mask give the bird its elegant look.
05:40 Named after British Queen Victoria, the bird certainly has some royal significance.
05:54 4. Orange-breasted Green Pigeon
05:57 Endemic to the tropical forests of Pakistan, India to South Indonesia.
06:05 The Orange-breasted Green Pigeon is one of the most beautiful pigeon species on the planet.
06:12 It likes to live in the places with abundant fruit supplies.
06:20 The plumage has very soft colors including yellow, green, gray, pink, and orange.
06:25 These colors blend together very beautifully and provide the Orange-breasted Green Pigeon
06:34 with its gorgeous look.
06:35 Despite the beauty of this unique bird, the population count has declined to a very low
06:44 number due to continuous habitat loss. 3. Speckled Pigeon
06:52 Also known as the African Rock Dove, the Speckled Pigeon grabs the third spot on the list.
07:00 It is one of the most beautiful bird species in the world and is found in the Sub-Saharan
07:08 regions of Africa. It's endemic to the rocky and scrubby areas of the region and is very
07:15 widespread in both the urban and suburban regions. It has a rust-colored plumage with white marking
07:23 all over it. It has elongated neck feathers with distinctive texture that make its appearance
07:29 unique. It has a wide red patch around its yellow eye, which makes a bold expression of its appearance.
07:35 2. Rock Pigeon
07:44 One of the most commonly found pigeon species in the world
07:51 is also one of the most beautiful one.
07:52 The Rock Pigeon is found worldwide and is among the most abundant bird species in the world.
08:04 It has a blue-gray plumage with an iridescent neck and dark wing bars
08:08 that are the reason for its very unique appearance.
08:11 Their usual coloration change with respect to their areas.
08:17 These colorations include white, brown, red, and a lot of others.
08:23 They are native to the rocky cliffs of Europe to all over the Middle East
08:31 and are considered to be invasive in many areas.
08:34 1. Mondano Bleeding Heart
08:43 Found in the forests of South Philippines,
08:48 the most beautiful pigeon on the list is the Mondano Bleeding Heart.
08:52 This beautiful little bird has a very attractive jewel-toned plumage,
08:58 which is very different from the other species of its like.
09:01 The name comes from the blood-colored breast path on the skin
09:07 that is very distinct and clearly defined.
09:10 Its neck glitters like a green emerald in the bright sunlight and makes it even more gorgeous.
09:18 But despite its unmatchable beauty, this bird has now become vulnerable because of
09:26 continuous habitat loss due to illegal poaching.
09:29 Help us save these birds by sharing our videos for awareness.
09:35 Thanks for watching.
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