Even though Victoria crowned pigeons are the largest members of the pigeon and dove family, about the size of a turkey, they only lay one egg at a time.

About 1,000 pigeons will today race from Mildura to Melbourne in an event that will mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and honour the royal family's pigeon racing heritage.

In the wild, Victoria crowned pigeons are native to New Guinea and are the largest birds in the dove/pigeon family. MILWAUKEE — An historic hatching has taken place at the Milwaukee County Zoo.

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