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Columbidae
Carneau, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia). The breed is known for large size and suitability for squab production. (Wikipedia)
originated in northern France and southern Belgium
It was the only "inhabitante" of the tower of a castle ruin (and looked pretty prowed). I'm not 100% sure about the ID, but it's the most closesed I could find.
Not a Rock Dove.
Real Rock Doves are pretty hard to find these days, most guys you see are hybrids.
This is either some feral dove, or some bred show hybrid, I think
Thansk Liam. Are you sure abotu the ID. At Wiki I can read as the Rock Dove has blue/grey colours and not this reddish colour.
Spotted on Sep 25, 2011
Submitted on Dec 26, 2011
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