Pigeons or doves are the bird family Columbidae. source
Pigeons or doves are the bird family Columbidae.
The common names pigeon and dove are often used interchangeably. source
The common names pigeon and dove are often used interchangeably.
In ornithology, "dove" tends to be used for smaller species and "pigeon" for larger ones. source
In ornithology, "dove" tends to be used for smaller species and "pigeon" for larger ones.
The feral domestic pigeon is often called the "rock dove": it is common in many cities. source
The feral domestic pigeon is often called the "rock dove": it is common in many cities.
There are more than 300 species in the dove's family . source
There are more than 300 species in the dove's family .
Doves feed on seeds, fruit and plants. source
Doves feed on seeds, fruit and plants.
Several species of pigeons and doves are used as food, source
Several species of pigeons and doves are used as food,
Pigeons and doves are distributed everywhere on Earth, except for the driest areas of the Sahara Desert, Antarctica and its surrounding islands and the high Arctic. source
Pigeons and doves are distributed everywhere on Earth, except for the driest areas of the Sahara Desert, Antarctica and its surrounding islands and the high Arctic.
Doves have colonised most of the world's oceanic islands, source
Doves have colonised most of the world's oceanic islands,
The largest range of any species is that of the rock dove. source
The largest range of any species is that of the rock dove.
Doves and pigeons are universal symbols of peace, love, and tranquility throughout recorded history. source
Doves and pigeons are universal symbols of peace, love, and tranquility throughout recorded history.
Doves and pigeons have a dignified charm and an intriging though subtle personality. source
Doves and pigeons have a dignified charm and an intriging though subtle personality.
Doves and pigeons can be a great companion bird as they are exceptionally neat making very little seed mess, extremely gentle and devoted, source
Doves and pigeons can be a great companion bird as they are exceptionally neat making very little seed mess, extremely gentle and devoted,
Doves should have a minimum of 10 square feet for each pair of birds and more space for larger birds. source
Doves should have a minimum of 10 square feet for each pair of birds and more space for larger birds.
The life span of these doves can vary. On average, a ringneck dove lives 12 to 15 years, Diamond doves seem to average 8 to 12 years. source
The life span of these doves can vary. On average, a ringneck dove lives 12 to 15 years, Diamond doves seem to average 8 to 12 years.
