Columba livia
Rock Dove
Columba livia, Rock Dove or Feral Pigeon. Wild ancestor of domesticated pigeons, which can revert to Rock Doves, possibly explaining the variety of markings. Congregate in large flocks, particularly in urban areas.
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Doves on barn roof
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Doves with Jackdaw
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Doves in flight
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Doves in flight
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Doves in flight
Photograph detail
Slide 1: Columba livia, Rock Dove or Feral Pigeon. Barn roof, Redmire village. November.
Slide 2: Columba livia, Rock Dove or Feral Pigeon. With Jackdaw, Corvus monedula. Barn roof, Redmire village. November.
Slide 3: Columba livia, Rock Dove or Feral Pigeon. Flock in flight. Redmire village. November.
Slide 4: Columba livia, Rock Dove or Feral Pigeon. Flock in flight. Redmire village. November.
Slide 5: Columba livia, Rock Dove or Feral Pigeon. Flock in flight. Redmire village. November.