Crested Pigeon
Ocyphaps lophotes
Least Concern (IUCN Red List)Pigeons and Doves
Call and song
Recording 1 · flight call, wing sounds
Recording 2
Recording 3
About the Crested Pigeon
A common gray pigeon that is easily identified by the long pointed crest on the top of its head. Mostly pale gray with bright iridescence on wings. Feeds only on the ground. Takes flight with noisy wing-claps, and in flight has a wing-whistle which makes it sound like a wind-up toy. Common in open habitats and is often present in suburban areas.
Species account: eBird.org, fetched 2025-12-26 · How these pages are made
Where it has been recorded
Recorded in 7 of the 253 countries we have eBird lists for. Each opens that country's checklist.
