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Pigeon

Columba livia domestica

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Field Notes

Description:

This is my Grandson Caleb holding a Roller pigeon, It does not fly, but rolls either frontwards or backwards to avoid being caught. He demonstrated it for me. This is the same young man holding the screech owl in last winter's pictures.

Habitat:

Farm in Virginia

Species ID Suggestions

Roller Pigeon

Columba livia domestica

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HemaShah
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Comments (2)
HemaShah
i would love to see them rolling around!!
J.T.Layne
Growing up, my dad always had a group of rollers that were fascinating to watch.

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PublishedNovember 4, 2011

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