The crowned pigeons (Goura) are a genus of birds in the family Columbidae.

The species are extremely similar to each other in appearance, and occupy different regions of New Guinea.

The genus was introduced by the English naturalist James Francis Stephens in 1819.

They forage on the forest floor eating fallen fruit, seeds and snails.

The genus Goura was introduced by the English naturalist James Francis Stephens in 1819.