About the Hill Pigeon
The hill pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. Other names include eastern rock dove and Turkestan hill dove.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Columba rupestris |
| Species Codes | hilpig1, HIPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hill Pigeon belong to?
The Hill Pigeon (Columba rupestris) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Hill Pigeon?
The hill pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. Other names include eastern rock dove and Turkestan hill dove....
Where can I report a Hill Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Hill Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hilpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
1,248
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