5 thoughts on “Western Crowned-pigeon (Goura cristata)”
NT seems reasonable and aligned with Goura victoria. Note that we have evidence that this genus does prefer alluvial and riverside forests but is tolerant of degraded forest where not hunted
Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to this discussion. We greatly appreciate the time and effort invested in commenting. The window for consultation is now closed and we are unable to accept any more comments until 22 May 2026. We will now analyse and interpret the information, and we will post a preliminary decision on this species’ Red List category on this page on 22 May 2026, when discussions will re-open.
Many thanks to G. Dutson for the helpful comment above. Based on available information, our preliminary proposal for the 2026 Red List would be to adopt the proposed classifications outlined in the initial forum discussion.
There is now a period for further comments until the final deadline on 31 May 2026, after which the recommended categorisations will be put forward to IUCN.
The final 2026 Red List categories will be published on the BirdLife and IUCN websites in November 2026, following further checking of information relevant to the assessments by both BirdLife and IUCN.
This species, contrary to the Victoria Crowned Pigeon, is still fairly common the the Tambrauw region. The locals in a few villages have started protecting their forests and birds as they have understood the value of these species for the visiting birdwatchers and nature lovers.
In our tours, we encounter the species fairly regularly in many villagers in this region such as in Malagufuk village, Megame village, Klalik village and Klabili village. These villages have now been visited by birdwatchers and have already built up accommodation for visitors.
Mehd Halaouate – birdingindonesia.com
Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to this discussion. We greatly appreciate the time and effort invested in commenting. The window for consultation is now closed and we are unable to accept any more comments. We will analyse and interpret the information, and a final decision on this species’ Red List category will be posted on this page on 8 June 2026.
NT seems reasonable and aligned with Goura victoria. Note that we have evidence that this genus does prefer alluvial and riverside forests but is tolerant of degraded forest where not hunted
Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to this discussion. We greatly appreciate the time and effort invested in commenting. The window for consultation is now closed and we are unable to accept any more comments until 22 May 2026. We will now analyse and interpret the information, and we will post a preliminary decision on this species’ Red List category on this page on 22 May 2026, when discussions will re-open.
Preliminary proposal
Many thanks to G. Dutson for the helpful comment above. Based on available information, our preliminary proposal for the 2026 Red List would be to adopt the proposed classifications outlined in the initial forum discussion.
There is now a period for further comments until the final deadline on 31 May 2026, after which the recommended categorisations will be put forward to IUCN.
The final 2026 Red List categories will be published on the BirdLife and IUCN websites in November 2026, following further checking of information relevant to the assessments by both BirdLife and IUCN.
This species, contrary to the Victoria Crowned Pigeon, is still fairly common the the Tambrauw region. The locals in a few villages have started protecting their forests and birds as they have understood the value of these species for the visiting birdwatchers and nature lovers.
In our tours, we encounter the species fairly regularly in many villagers in this region such as in Malagufuk village, Megame village, Klalik village and Klabili village. These villages have now been visited by birdwatchers and have already built up accommodation for visitors.
Mehd Halaouate – birdingindonesia.com
Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to this discussion. We greatly appreciate the time and effort invested in commenting. The window for consultation is now closed and we are unable to accept any more comments. We will analyse and interpret the information, and a final decision on this species’ Red List category will be posted on this page on 8 June 2026.