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The word ‘pigeon’ is actually derived from the Latin word ‘pipio’ which meant ‘young bird’. The word then passed into Old French as ‘pijon’ and thus the English name ‘pigeon’ was derived and is now used the world over as a common name for the Rock Dove. Other common names include ‘domestic pigeon’ and the ‘feral pigeon’.
Spotted on Jan 1, 2012
Submitted on Jan 1, 2012
25 Comments (1–25)
Still it is difficult to distinguish between a male and female Ashish !
Ashish ,that link is great. Thnx for sharing.
Hi Emma check following picture and Guess which is Female... that match with.....
http://orientalbirdimages.org/search.php...
the latest update i received is that these are called Rock Doves and not pigeons any more.
How did you guess?
This looks to be Female one.
nice colors.
Thanks Satyen and Melissa .
Thank you for the information... although some consider them a nuisance, they are very pretty birds!
Wow!
nice one Atul,common birds are normaly extremly beautiful,and this is the case,great shot,congratulations.Happy New Year!
Beautiful shot Atul!
Thank You Carol ! A happy new year to you toooo!!
AHHH! What a spot! Great photo! What colors. A very Happy New Year especially with this gorgeous bird. Congrats!
Thank you so much Daniele ! A very happy new year to you too!!
Great portrait Atul! Happy New Year!
Thanks Karen A very happy new year to you too!!!
Good shot,
Nice shot Atul! Happy New Year! =)
Happy New Year...........
Lovely portrait Atul!
Happy New Year to you!
yes it will be a Great year :-)
Thanks Atul and a happy new year to you too..
2012 will be a year with great photos ;)
Thanks Stian!
wish you a very happy new year !!
Great picture Atul!