Rock pigeon
The rock pigeon (otherwise known as a rock dove or common pigeon) (Columba livia) is a member of the bird family Columbidae, commonly referred to as simply pigeons. They can be seen scrounging around dumpsters, picking up French fries dropped near the door to a fast food restaurant, and begging from picnickers in the park. They have long necks.
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| Genus: | Columba |
| Species: | C. livia |
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| Columba livia Gmelin, 1789 | |
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Columba livia
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