Pigeons

Columba livia

Description:

In general the terms "dove" and "pigeon" are used somewhat interchangeably. In ornithological practice, there is a tendency for "dove" to be used for smaller species and "pigeon" for larger ones, but this is in no way consistently applied, and historically the common names for these birds involve a great deal of variation between the terms "dove" and "pigeon." (wikipedia) Which is why it's so important to use scientific names on Project Noah, so we can have accuracy in identifying organisms.

Habitat:

Cities around the world.

Notes:

I couldn't resist posting this.

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21 Comments

Ava T-B 11 years ago

Thanks Jason, Harsha, and Jolly. Glad you like the humor.

Jolly Ibañez 11 years ago

Nice one Ava.

Harsha Singh 11 years ago

Haha! I had to work hard to locate them. Good one, Ava. :)

Jason Alexander 11 years ago

Great timing!

Ava T-B 11 years ago

There's an article in today's NY Times about the amazing genetic variations in pigeons: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/05/scienc...

Ava T-B 11 years ago

Thanks RubyPrakash. It's my favorite comedic spotting.

RubyPrakash 11 years ago

good click Ava

nexttogone 11 years ago

You're welcome! I'm just taking a break and making rounds. And yes, ") I did notice that. My favorite is the one in the middle looking at the bird droppings on his shoulder. LOL

Ava T-B 11 years ago

Thanks for your 'likes" nexttogone! on this one, look at the saint on the right; he's actually looking up at the pigeon!

nexttogone 11 years ago

I'm amused. ")

Hema Shah 11 years ago

good recommendation about postcards!

Ava T-B 11 years ago

Thanks arlanda.

arlanda 11 years ago

Lovely!

Ava T-B 11 years ago

Thanks Azura. Sergio, it's not the cathedral, it's just some church near the Metropol Parasol. In the land of the Inquisition, there's a church every other block, and a tapas bar in between to make sure you're eating your pork ;-)