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Rock pigeon

The rock pigeon, from its scientific name Columba livia, is a bird that lives all over the world with the exception of Antarctica.

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It is part of the Columbidae family, and of the order Columbiformes.

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He is recognizable by his gray and black head and body. This is the species that we see in cities.

In the rock pigeon, it is impossible to recognize the male from the female.

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It feeds mainly on bread, seeds and insects.

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Rock pigeons live in roofs or cracks.

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It nests in pairs or in colonies, in crevices, cliffs or caves. It lays about 3 to 4 eggs .

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It is a rather talkative species.

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On the IUCN conservation status it is: LC Least concern.

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Adult rock pigeons breeding plumage

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