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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. Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets mention the domestication of pigeons more than 5,000 years ago, as do Egyptian hieroglyphics.
The domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica) is a descendant of the rock dove (Columba livia) that underwent domestication, with studies suggesting domestication as early as 10 thousand years ago. Domestic pigeons have long been a part of human culture; doves were important symbols of the goddesses Innana , Asherah , and Aphrodite , and ...
The rock dove, rock pigeon, or common pigeon (/ ˈ p ɪ dʒ. ə n / also / ˈ p ɪ dʒ. ɪ n /; Columba livia) is a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves and pigeons). [3]: 624 In common usage, it is often simply referred to as the "pigeon", although this is the wild form of the bird; the pigeons most familiar to people are the domesticated form of the wild rock dove.
Location of origin Purposes Image Changes from wild ancestor/ Notes Extent in the wild vs. captivity Taxon group Domestic dog (Canis familiaris) [3] Extinct Pleistocene population of the grey wolf (Canis lupus ssp.) [4] 13,000 BCE [5] [6] China, [7] [8] [9] Europe [6] in different places in Asia
Pigeon breeds originating in the United Kingdom (2 C, 2 P) Pigeon breeds originating in the United States (4 P) Pages in category "Pigeon breeds by country of origin"
The Chinese Flying pigeon is a breed of domestic pigeon. Chinese Flying pigeons, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons , are all descendants from the rock pigeon ( Columba livia ). Origin
Rock, domestic, and feral pigeons are all the same species and will readily interbreed. [4] Many domestic birds have gotten lost, escaped or been released over the years, and these gave rise to populations of feral pigeons. Feral pigeons inhabit man-made structures such as buildings as a substitute for cliffs and other rock formations.
The Breslau Tumbler is a breed of domestic pigeon. Breslau Tumblers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons , are all descendants from the rock pigeon ( Columba livia ). Origin