About the Rock Pigeon
The rock dove, also known as the common pigeon or rock pigeon, is a member of the bird family Columbidae. In common usage, it is often simply referred to as the "pigeon", although the rock dove is the wild form of the bird; the pigeons familiar to most people are the domesticated forms of the wild rock dove.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Columba livia |
| Species Codes | rocpig, ROPI, RODO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rock Pigeon belong to?
The Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Rock Pigeon?
The rock dove, also known as the common pigeon or rock pigeon, is a member of the bird family Columbidae. In common usage, it is often simply referred to as the \"pigeon\", although the rock dove is the wild form of the bird; the pigeons familiar to most people are the domesticated forms of the wild r...
Where can I report a Rock Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Rock Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rocpig, or on iNaturalist.
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