The rock dove or rock pigeon (/ˈpɪdʒ.ən/ also /ˈpɪdʒ.ɪn/; Columba livia) is a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves and pigeons).:624 In common usage, this bird is often simply referred to as the "pigeon".
Taxonomy:genus | Columba |
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Taxonomy:family | Columbidae |
Taxonomy:order | Columbiformes |
Taxonomy:class | Aves |