Rock dove
Ancestor of domestic pigeon
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2026-01-30Peak: 312026-02-28
30-day total: 493
Key Takeaways
- The rock dove , also known as the common pigeon or "rock pigeon", is a member of the bird family Columbidae.
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.
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