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Rock Pigeon - Photo (c) Константин Самодуров, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Константин Самодуров CC
Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) Info
The rock dove or rock pigeon (/ˈpɪdʒ.ən/ also /ˈpɪdʒ.ɪn/; Columba livia) is a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves and pigeons).:624 In common usage, this bird is often simply referred to as the "pigeon". (Wikipedia)
Feral Pigeon - Photo (c) Вячеслав Ложкин, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Вячеслав Ложкин CC
Feral Pigeon (Columba livia var. domestica) Info
The domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica) is a pigeon that was derived from the rock pigeon. The rock pigeon is the world's oldest domesticated bird. Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets mention the domestication of pigeons more than 5,000 years ago, as do Egyptian hieroglyphics. Research suggests that domestication of pigeons occurred as early as 10,000 years ago. (Wikipedia)
Speckled Pigeon - Photo (c) Paul Cools, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Paul Cools CC
Speckled Pigeon (Columba guinea) Info
The speckled pigeon (Columba guinea), or (African) rock pigeon, is a pigeon that is a resident breeding bird in much of Africa south of the Sahara. It is a common and widespread species in open habitats over much of its range, although there are sizable gaps in its distribution. (Wikipedia)
Australian Rock Pigeons - Photo (c) Jeffrey H. Skevington, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jeffrey H. Skevington CC
Australian Rock Pigeons (Genus Petrophassa) Info
Petrophassa, commonly known as the rock pigeons, is a small genus of doves native to Australia, and similar to bronzewing pigeons. It includes 2 species: (Wikipedia)
White-quilled Rock Pigeon - Photo (c) sunphlo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND) CC
White-quilled Rock Pigeon (Petrophassa albipennis) Info
The white-quilled rock pigeon (Petrophassa albipennis) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to Australia. (Wikipedia)
Chestnut-quilled Rock Pigeon - Photo (c) Nimzee, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nimzee CC
Chestnut-quilled Rock Pigeon (Petrophassa rufipennis) Info
The chestnut-quilled rock pigeon (Petrophassa rufipennis) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to northern Australia. (Wikipedia)
Hume's Rock Pigeon - Photo (c) Gaell Mainguy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Gaell Mainguy CC
Hume's Rock Pigeon (Columba livia ssp. neglecta) Info
The rock dove, rock pigeon, or common pigeon (/ˈpɪdʒ.ən/ also /ˈpɪdʒ.ɪn/; Columba livia) is a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves and pigeons).:624 In common usage, this bird is often simply referred to as the "pigeon". (Wikipedia)