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Columba livia
... 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. Wild Rock Doves are pale grey with two black bars on each wing, although domestic and feral pigeons are very variable in colour and pattern. There are few visible differences between males and females.The species is generally monogamous, with two squeakers (young) per brood. Both parents care for the young for a time.
Habitats include various open and semi-open environments. Cliffs and rock ledges are used for roosting and breeding in the wild. Originally found wild in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, feral Pigeon have become established in cities around the world. The species is abundant, with an estimated population of 17 to 28 million feral and wild birds in Europe
This dove was spotted performing at the Reptile Gardens in South Dakota. http://www.reptilegardens.com/visit/
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Thank you for the comment Gerardo Aizpuru!
Wonderful shot :)
This dove was spotted performing at the Reptile Gardens in South Dakota.
Thank you for the comment PerilsOfPlastic!
lovely.
Originally found wild in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, feral Pigeon have become established in cities around the world. The species is abundant, with an estimated population of 17 to 28 million feral and wild birds in Europe.
Thank you for the comment AntonioGinjaGinja!
Great shoot Francis,congrats and thanks for sharing
Thank you for the comment KarzanBlbas, great information!
good potties in my country so many people have in house and compere with each other to know how is dove fly so much, we have so kind dove and each of them is known by behavior of common people.
Thx for the comment Argy Bee.
Lovely snap Francis.