Rock Dove

Columba livia

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Columbiformes · Columbidae

About

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 wild form of the bird; the pigeons familiar to most people are the domesticated forms of the wild rock dove.

Fun Fact

Rock doves (feral pigeons) can find their way home from over 1,800 km away, and research has shown they navigate using a combination of Earth's magnetic field, the sun's position, visual landmarks, and even smell.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Urban areas and cliffs

Diet

Granivore

Lifespan

3-5 years

Threats

Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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