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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About Lucid Gypsy
Gilly Mbachu Goldsworthy is a mum to two kids that are supposed to be grown up and mma to a four year old and a new born baby boy. None of that means that I am grown up though! I love writing – travel and quite edgy fiction – and being an OU student for a degree which remains to be seen. What I do best though is counselling; I’ve been privileged to work with many people through big changes.
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!
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