Ailsa at Wheres my backpack has chosen ‘Soft’ for her travel theme this week. This is a Victoria Crowned Pigeon and I took the photo at Kuala Lumpur bird park, the worlds largest free flight aviary. I’m sure its feathers and beautiful crest would feel very soft. They are ground dwellers, quite large and they originate from New Guinea. They are named after Queen Victoria. 
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Beautiful!
Thanks Cee!
What a beautiful bird! How big is big? Like a peacock? Or like an ostrich? I’m trying to visualize this creature in my head. So delicate-looking. Does it move gracefully?
No where near as big as that, I’d say about two feet tall, and yes very elegant 🙂
Ah, what a beautiful shot!
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Thanks Marina, I cropped it a little 🙂
What a headdress…WOW. Princess Eugenie must be sooooooo jealous.
Lol, she would be indeed 🙂
What a BEAUTIFUL bird! It looks as if its head burst into blossom.
Awesome photo 🙂
how pretty!
I’m sure his coronet would feel very soft, Gilly. It’s much more elegant than those fascinators the royals wear. 🙂
wow…now that’s a headdress.
beautiful shot. I love the blue color of the feathers.
Almost a shimmering silver in its beauty! Great shot, Gilly
That’s a beautiful crown! Thanks for introducing us to this bird.
Indeed it is worthy of its royal name. Beautiful.
wow!! what an interesting looking bird. and a great photo!!
A beauty!
Very creative … I’d love to touch that crown! It does look soooooo soft.
WoW! That is an amazing looking bird. 😉
Wow, that is one cool looking chick 😉