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Rock Pigeon - Photo (c) Константин Самодуров, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Константин Самодуров CC
Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) Info
The rock dove or rock pigeon (/ˈpɪdʒ.ən/ also /ˈpɪdʒ.ɪn/; Columba livia) is a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves and pigeons).:624 In common usage, this bird is often simply referred to as the "pigeon". (Wikipedia)
Feral Pigeon - Photo (c) Jorge A. Pérez Torres, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jorge A. Pérez Torres CC
Feral Pigeon (Columba livia var. domestica) Info
The domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica) is a pigeon that was derived from the 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. Research suggests that domestication of pigeons occurred as early as 10,000 years ago. (Wikipedia)