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The domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica or Columba livia forma domestica) [2] is a pigeon subspecies that was derived from the rock dove or rock pigeon. The rock pigeon is the world's oldest domesticated bird.
The passenger pigeon or wild pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) is an extinct species of pigeon that was endemic to North America. Its common name is derived from the French word passager, meaning "passing by", due to the migratory habits of the species. The scientific name also refers to its migratory characteristics.
Many skeletal features of the Rodrigues solitaire and dodo that are unique among pigeons have evolved to adapt to flightlessness. Their pelvic elements were thicker than those of flighted birds (to support their greater weight), and their pectoral region and wings were paedomorphic (underdeveloped, retaining juvenile features).
The Somali pigeon (Columba oliviae) or Somali stock dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to Somalia . Because there has hardly been any research on the species, the health of the population is uncertain; however, it is believed that the species is relatively rare.
Pigeons have dozens of breeds, just like dogs. some which look very different from one another and were bred for particular reasons, like meat, racing, or homing qualities. One type of “pigeon ...
Pigeon keeping or pigeon fancying is the art and science ... Other flying/sporting pigeons are bred for unique flying characteristics other than homing, such as ...
The Sivas Kumru Güvercin or Sivas Dove Pigeon is a rather petite pigeon originated from Turkey. It belongs to the voice pigeons family and is mostly kept in the Sivas region of the country. One of its main characteristics is the unique and distinctive high-pitched sound it makes.
The Nicobar pigeon or Nicobar dove (Caloenas nicobarica, Car: ma-kūö-kö [3]) is a bird found on small islands and in coastal regions from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, east through the Indonesian Archipelago, to the Solomons and Palau.