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)...

to as "pigeon" is the domestic pigeon, or rock dove, which is common in many cities as the feral pigeon. Doves and pigeons build relatively flimsy nests...

A release dove is usually a small white domestic rock dove used for events such as public ceremonies, weddings and funerals. They typically have a symbolic...

The rock dove, Columbia livia, has a number of special adaptations for regulating water uptake and loss. C. livia pigeons drink directly by water source...

Doves, typically domestic pigeons white in plumage, are used in many settings as symbols of peace, freedom, or love. Doves appear in the symbolism of Judaism...

The Eurasian collared dove, collared dove or Turkish dove (Streptopelia decaocto) is a dove species native to Europe and Asia; it was introduced to Japan...

but some (including the type species of the genus), are termed "doves". The rock dove (C. livia) has given rise to the majority of domesticated pigeon...

The stock dove or stock pigeon (Columba oenas) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae, the doves and pigeons. It is widely distributed in the western...

pigeon was originally bred from the wild rock dove, which naturally inhabits sea-cliffs and mountains. Rock, domestic, and feral pigeons are all the same...

domestica) is a pigeon subspecies that was derived from the rock dove or rock pigeon. The rock pigeon is the world's oldest domesticated bird. Mesopotamian...

the genus Columba, which includes closely related species such as the rock dove (Columba livia). It has a flexible diet, predominantly feeding on vegetable...

Rock Dove Cave is a cave in San Antonio, Texas, United States discovered by local boys who were exploring a construction site owned by McMillin Homes...

The hill pigeon, eastern rock dove, or Turkestan hill dove (Columba rupestris) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. The hill pigeon is a stout-bodied...

with other 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...

represent a variety of musical styles, including rock, pop, hip hop, country, and urban.[unreliable source] The Dove Awards were originally conceptualized by...

with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). The breed comes in many different colors in two main...

needed] The domestic pigeon is derived from the wild rock dove (Columba livia sspp.); the rock dove has an innate homing ability, meaning that it will generally...

distribution, or exhibit cosmopolitanism, as a species; another example, the rock dove (commonly referred to as a 'pigeon'), in addition to having been bred...

introduction; the domestic and feral pigeons are both domesticate forms of the rock dove, which are a major prey species for Eurasian Peregrine populations. Due...

with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). List of pigeon breeds Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon...

with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). List of pigeon breeds Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon...

has also been reported. In 1983, a male rock dove was observed to be copulating with the corpse of a dove that shortly before had its head crushed by...

and life history". genomics.senescence.info. Retrieved 2023-02-25. "Rock dove (Columba livia) longevity, ageing, and life history". genomics.senescence...

species with extinction. Cases include the mallard duck, wild boar, the rock dove or pigeon, the red junglefowl (Gallus gallus) (ancestor of all chickens)...

other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the rock dove (Columba livia). The breed is known for its large size and suitability...

The Pouter or Cropper pigeons are domesticated varieties of the rock dove, Columba livia, characterized by a very large, inflatable crop. They are kept...

book On the Origin of Species. He believed it was a descendant of the rock dove (Columba livia). There is a feather mutation called Silky that gives an...

pigeons are varieties of domesticated pigeons that are descendants of the rock dove that have been selected for their ability to tumble or roll over backwards...

with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). This breed was developed by crossing the Ancient Tumbler...

common name for birds of the taxonomic family Columbidae, particularly the rock dove. Pigeon may also refer to: Pigeon, Indiana, an unincorporated community...