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    Rock dove (redirect from Columba livia)
    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 ...
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    The domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica or Columba livia forma domestica) is a pigeon subspecies that was derived from the rock dove or rock pigeon...
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    dove, Columba livia Hill pigeon, Columba rupestris Snow pigeon, Columba leuconota Speckled pigeon, Columba guinea White-collared pigeon, Columba albitorques...
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  • Feral pigeon (category Columba (genus))
    Feral pigeons (Columba livia domestica or Columba livia forma urbana), also called city doves, city pigeons, or street pigeons, are descendants of domestic...
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    Palearctic. It belongs to the genus Columba, which includes closely related species such as the rock dove (Columba livia). It has a flexible diet, predominantly...
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    The homing pigeon is a variety of domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica), selectively bred for its ability to find its way home over extremely long...
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    varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the rock dove (Columba livia). The breed is known for its large size and suitability for squab production...
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    varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock pigeon (Columba livia). Originating in Lahore, this bird was also bred in the area presently...
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  • history". genomics.senescence.info. Retrieved 2023-02-25. "Rock dove (Columba livia) longevity, ageing, and life history". genomics.senescence.info. Retrieved...
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    varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). List of pigeon breeds Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S...
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  • Thumbnail for Modena pigeon
    varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). The breed comes in many different colors in two main varieties, Gazzi...
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    of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The breed is known for the frill or curls on the wing shield feathers...
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    varieties of domesticated pigeons, are descended from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The key hallmark of the Oriental Roller is its flying style. They...
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  • Thumbnail for Norwich Cropper
    varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The Norwich Cropper is thought to have been developed from a breed...
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  • Thumbnail for English Carrier pigeon
    varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). They have a long slender body, with a long neck in proportion to the...
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  • Thumbnail for Indian Fantail
    varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). The Fantail breed of pigeons is believed to have originated in India...
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  • Thumbnail for Antwerp Smerle
    of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The Smerle was one of the breeds used in the development of the Racing...
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  • Thumbnail for Dragoon pigeon
    of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the wild rock dove (Columba livia). The Dragoon was one of the breeds used in the development of the Racing...
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  • Thumbnail for Budapest Short-faced Tumbler
    varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). List of pigeon breeds Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S...
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    Pouter or Cropper pigeons are domesticated varieties of the rock dove, Columba livia, characterized by a very large, inflatable crop. They are kept as ornamental...
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  • Thumbnail for Brunner Pouter
    varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The breed is one of the most popular blower breeds. List of pigeon...
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    of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The breed is known for its aerial acrobatics (spiral diving) and as...
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  • Thumbnail for Parlor Roller
    of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The breed is known for its unique performance of turning somersaults...
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  • Thumbnail for Holle Cropper
    varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). This breed was developed in Holland. List of pigeon breeds Levi, Wendell...
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  • Thumbnail for Old Dutch Capuchine
    varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). This breed of pigeon is known for its head crest. It is famous in...
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  • Thumbnail for Arabian Trumpeter
    of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). There are several breeds of trumpeter pigeons which are known for...
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    the typical pigeon shape, such as that of the generalized rock dove (Columba livia). The wings were very long and pointed, and measured 220 mm (8.7 in)...
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  • Thumbnail for French Mondain
    of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The breed was originally developed in France as a utility pigeon....
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  • Thumbnail for Starling pigeon
    of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). List of pigeon breeds Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S...
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    plumage. In vitro studies suggest that the preen oils of rock doves (Columba livia) are effective against lice, however in vivo studies which removed the...
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