Common Pigeon
   (Columba livia)

Breeding Range

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Subregions:

widespread


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IOC Footnote

"Rock Pigeon" used by AOU conflicts with traditional name for species of Petrophassa


Alternate names for Common Pigeon:

1. Rock Pigeon

"Rock Pigeon" is the name used by the American Ornithologists' Union as of January 2008 and is used in newer North American field guides.

Suggested by djringer on 17 January 2008. [flag this suggestion as incorrect]

2. Rock Dove

"Rock Dove" is used in Europe (e.g., Svensson et al.'s Collins Bird Guide) and was formerly used in North America by the American Ornithologists' Union. It is the name used in many older North American field guides and also in field guides for various other parts of the world.

Suggested by djringer on 17 January 2008. [flag this suggestion as incorrect]

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Taxonomic source

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