Rock Dove
NameRock Dove
Common NameRock Dove
Scientific NameColumba livia
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)68
Length (cm)32.5
Weight (g)300
Plumage DetailsTypically slate-grey plumage with iridescent green and purple sheen on the neck and breast. It features two prominent black bars on each wing, a white cere at the base of the beak, and reddish-pink legs.
Vocalization / CallA characteristic soft, guttural 'coo-coo-coo' sound, often repeated. Males also produce a 'hoo-hoo-hoo' sound during courtship displays.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsurban, cliffs, coastal areas, farmland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, but widely introduced and feral worldwide, especially prevalent in urban and suburban areas across all continents except Antarctica.
Identifying Featuresslate-grey body, two black wing bars, iridescent neck feathers, white cere, reddish-pink legs, stout body
Description
The Rock Dove, commonly known as the Feral Pigeon, is a stout-bodied bird with a short neck and small head. It is highly adaptable, thriving in both natural cliff habitats and urban environments, where it is a familiar sight.
