Scientific name: Goura scheepmakeri
Order: Columbiformes

Also called Southern Crowned-pigeon

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Occurs in the southern lowlands of New Guinea (Indonesia and Papua New Guinea). A fairly sociable species, it is usually encountered in small groups of three to seven individuals, although large flocks of up to 30 have been observed. In these parties, they search on the forest floor for fallen fruits and seeds, and also feed on small crabs found on muddy river banks. During the hottest part of the day, the Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon perches in dense shrubs, attempting to escape the tropical heat. If disturbed, it will often run for cover, but if sufficiently alarmed, it will fly to a perch in a large tree and will remain there, nervously wagging its tail.