Is A Rock Dove The Same As A Pigeon?
The rock dove, rock pigeon , or common pigeon (/ˈpɪdʒ. ən/ also /ˈpɪdʒ. ɪn/; Columba livia) is a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves and pigeons). In common usage, it is often simply referred to as the “pigeon”. Why do we call rock doves pigeons? I’ve always felt the pigeon deserved more admiration. So … Read more