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The Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

Photo by Kevin Kavi
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Description:

The Rock Pigeon (Columba livia), or Rock Dove, is a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves and pigeons). In common usage, this bird is often simply referred to as the "pigeon". The species includes the domestic pigeon (including the fancy pigeon), and escaped domestic pigeons have given rise to feral populations around the world.

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Comments (2)
Kevin Kavi
Thanx Ashish!! Yeah I was lucky.... I have also put up a second spotting!!
Ashish
Nice pose you got of them...!! Must enjoying rain...at beginning of Monsoon..!! Good presentation..and story telling..!!!

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PublishedJune 7, 2011

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