Rock Pigeon

This species builds a large stick nest in a tree and lays two white eggs. Its flight is quick, with the regular beats and an occasional sharp flick of the wings which are characteristic of pigeons in general.

The Rock Pigeon is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Rock Pigeon (Columba livia), or Rock Dove, is a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves and pigeons). In common usage, this bird is often simply referred to as the "pigeon". The species includes the domestic pigeon (including the fancy pigeon), and escaped domestic pigeons have given rise to the Feral Pigeon. Wild Rock Pigeons are pale grey with two black bars on each wing, although domestic and feral pigeons are very variable in colour and pattern. There are few visible differences between males and females. More

Rock Pigeon Range MapView dynamic map of eBird sightings Field MarksHelp - * Adult darkPopOutZoom In Adult dark * Variable * Small round head and large chest * Dark purplish-gray overall * Pink feet * More

The rock pigeon has a rather fast and long step. It is a skillful flyer. Flight velocities of 115 mph (185 kph) have been recorded. Günther Niethammer notes that rock pigeons in the Ennedi mountains of Africa fly down cliff walls almost vertically when a falcon is spotted, and with surprisingly great velocity into cliff crevices. They are also able to start vertically and use this ability when returning after drinking in narrow and deep wells in the desert. More

Feral Rock PigeonsThe Rock Pigeon (Columba livia), is a member of the bird family Columbidae, doves and pigeons. The bird is also known by the names of feral pigeon or domestic pigeon. In common usage, this bird is often simply referred to as the "pigeon". The species was commonly known as Rock Dove until the British Ornithologists' Union and the American Ornithologists' Union changed the official English name of the bird in their regions to Rock Pigeon. More

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. Research suggests that domestication of pigeons was as early as ten thousand years ago. People who keep domestic pigeons are generally called pigeon fanciers. More

The Rock Pigeon can be found in western and southern Europe, North Africa and South Asia. This species has a rather large range, and may be found in pairs during breeding seasons. Natural habitats for this species include cliffs on coastlines. Some populations have been introduced in North America and Ireland. Nests are typically built on a ledge that is manmade or natural, but are well-hidden. More

Description * there are several different colors a Rock Pigeon can be * basic color: bluish-gray to bluish-black * round tail with dark tip at the end * dark gray bill * legs and feet are red to ping to grayish black * males and females look similar, but males are usually larger Size 11 - 14 inches. Medium-sized pigeon; slightly less than a pound (.35 kg) Similar species Mourning Dove is slim, with long, pointed tail with white outer tail feathers. More

Rock Pigeon, Pigeon, Rock Dove, Feral Pigeon, Flying Rat (slang) Scientific Name: Columba livia Appearance: * Bill: Short and slightly curved with a white crop at the base * Size: 13-14 inches long with 25-inch wingspan, stocky body and pointed wings * Colors: Blue gray, black, white, brown, iridescent * Markings: Pigeons have a wide range of color and marking More

Rock pigeon - Dictionary Definition and Overview = Rock pigeon : (noun) 1: pale gray Eurasian pigeon having black-striped wings from which most domestic species are descended Based on WordNet 2.0 - Rock \Rock\, n. 1. A large concreted mass of stony material; a large fixed stone or crag. See Stone. More

* Rock Pigeon and American Robin Coloring Pages * T-Shirt Tuesday: PI-geon * Birdorable 2.0 You may also like * Dodo * Eurasian Collared Dove * Other Pigeons & Doves About this cute Rock Pigeon - The Rock Pigeon is a member of the bird family Columbidae, doves and pigeons. More

rock pigeonThe rock pigeon is 11-13 inches in length with a wingspan of 20-26 inches. It is a plump bird with a rounded tail, pointed wings and small red to pink to grayish black legs and feet. It has round eyes surrounded by a rings of skin and a small bill with a cere or fleshy covering on the upper part of its bill. In the wild, the rock pigeon has a bluish-gray body, pale gray wings with two black bars and a white rump. More

Rock Pigeons are a chunky bird measuring 12 to 14 inches in length with a wing span of 25 to 27 inches. Most are a bluish-gray with a blue-green sheen to their neck and breast. The color of their plumage can be variable, but most have two black wing bands and a black terminal tail band. They have a large black bill with a white dot, red eyes and eye rings, salmon-colored feet, and a white rump. They are often confused with the feral pigeons. More

with sharply pointed wings, Rock Pigeons are found in a variety of colors and patterns, although all gray is most common. Rock Pigeons have black bills with white fleshy bases, red eyes, red fleshy eye-rings, and salmon-colored feet. More

The Rock Pigeon (Columba livia), or Rock Dove, is a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves and pigeons). In common usage, this bird is often simply referred to as the “pigeon”. The species includes the domestic pigeon, and escaped domestic pigeons have given rise to the Feral Pigeon. More

rock pigeonrock pigeon - pale grey Eurasian pigeon having black-striped wings from which most domestic species are descendedColumba livia, rock dovepigeon - wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legsgenus Columba, Columba - type genus of the Columbidae: typical pigeons How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. More

Rock Pigeonedit this page = From Psychology Wiki Assessment | Biopsychology | Comparative | Cognitive | Developmental | Language Personality | Philosophy | Methods | Social | Statistics | Clinical | Educational | Industrial Comparative Psychology: Animal models · Add More · Categories here - ?Rock Pigeon Conservation status: Least concern File:Blue Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) in Kolkata I IMG 9762. More