Rock Pigeon
NameRock Pigeon
Common NameRock Pigeon
Scientific NameColumba livia
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)68
Length (cm)32.5
Weight (g)309
Plumage DetailsPredominantly gray plumage with iridescent green and purple sheen on the neck and sides of the head. It typically has two distinct black bars on each wing, a white rump (often obscured), and reddish-pink legs and feet. The bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its characteristic soft, guttural cooing sounds, often a repetitive 'coo-roo-coo-coo'. Males also perform a louder 'coo-coo-coo' during courtship displays.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsurban, coastal, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, but has been widely introduced and established across all continents except Antarctica, thriving particularly in urban and agricultural areas.
Identifying Featuresgray body plumage, iridescent neck feathers, two black wing bars, reddish-pink legs and feet, cooing vocalization
Description
The Rock Pigeon is a stout-bodied bird with a short neck and small head, commonly found in urban environments worldwide. It is highly adaptable, often seen foraging for seeds and scraps on the ground in flocks.
