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Rock Pigeon

Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

The Rock Pigeon, better known as the common city pigeon, displays a remarkable range of color variations from blue-gray to white, brown, and checkered patterns. Originally from European and Asian cliff faces, it now thrives in cities worldwide. Pigeons possess extraordinary navigational abilities and can find their way home across hundreds of miles.

Fun Fact

Pigeons can find their way home from over 1,300 miles away using Earth's magnetic field.

Attributes

TypePigeon/Dove
Habitaturban, coastal
SizeMedium
Dietseeds
FlightStandard
Colorsgray, white, black
MigratoryNo
ContinentsNorth America, Europe, Asia, Africa
Nest Typeplatform
ConservationLeast Concern
Difficulty: easy