Rock dove
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The rock dove, also known as the common pigeon or rock pigeon, is a member of the bird family Columbidae. In common usage, it is often simply referred to as the "pigeon", although the rock dove is the
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C. l. neglecta, Raikot, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
A flock of C. l. gaddi in West Azerbaijan Province, Iran, showing their petrophillic nature
The iridescence wraps around the entire neck.
Domestic pigeon
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The domestic pigeon is a domesticated bird derived from the rock dove, of which it is also a subspecies. Although often termed a "subspecies", the domesticated pigeon does not constitute an accepted z
Rock dove
…grey with two black bars on each wing, with few differences being seen between males and females; i.e. they are not strongly sexually dimorphic. The domestic pigeon, often called "Columba livia domestica", which includes about 1,000 different breeds, is descended from this species. Escaped domestic pigeons are the…
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Emperor Honorius is a historically prominent individual who kept pigeons as pets.
Dovecote at Nymans Gardens, West Sussex, England
A Spread Ash Pomeranian show crest pigeon, showing one of the forms of feather crest that pigeons may possess