The pigeon is a member of the dove and pigeon family, Columbidae. The species commonly known as the rock dove is usually called the common pigeon or domestic pigeon, while the wild rock dove is called the wood pigeon. The epithet domesticus was adopted by the American Ornithologists’ Union in 1874 and has remained ever since.
The rock dove is a large dove that is native to Europe and Asia Minor. It is also known as a “rock pigeon” or “wild pigeon”. It was introduced into North America in colonial times, where it became so common that it was considered a pest species by farmers who feared loss of crops due to their foraging habits.
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There are over 300 different pigeon breeds in the world. They are usually divided into two groups:
Pouters: These pigeons have a large crop and throat sacs that they can inflate, making them pouter pigeons.
Highflyers: These pigeons tend to be faster fliers than pouters, so their crops are smaller and harder to see.
There are also other types of pigeons, such as tumblers (which are bred for their ability to flip over in the air) and rollers (which have an extra-long tail).
Pigeons are the best-known and most widespread of all wild birds. The species that live in cities and towns are descended from wild rock doves (Columba livia), which were introduced to the Mediterranean region during Roman times.
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Pigeons have adapted to an urban lifestyle, with the ability to thrive in close proximity to humans. They do not nest in trees or on cliffs as many other birds do, but they have adapted well to city life.
There are many different kinds of pigeons, each with its own unique appearance and characteristics. Some of these are described below:
Rock Dove (Columba livia)
Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius)
The passenger pigeon was once one of the most common birds found throughout North America from eastern Canada down through the Great Plains and as far south as Florida
The bird is a common symbol and messenger throughout cultures. A white homing pigeon is traditionally used to deliver wedding rings to couples in China during their marriage ceremony.
Rock Pigeon (Columba livia)
The Rock Pigeon, also known as the Blue Rock Pigeon or Feral Pigeon, is a domesticated subspecies of the Rock Dove that was derived from the wild Rock Dove by many generations of selective breeding; it has been tamed for thousands of years.[2]
Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus)
The Wood Pigeon, also known as the Ring-necked Pigeon or Wild Rock Dove,[3] is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.[4] It was introduced to Great Britain in 1664[5] and North America in 1840[6]
You must be wondering why we have a pigeon as our logo! Well, Pigeon is the first bird that is mentioned in the Qur’an. It was on the seventh heaven and it was called “The Pigeon”, or “The Bird”. This is because the word “Pigeon” means to travel in a hurry, like how this bird travels from one place to another.
Pigeons are also known as domestic rock doves, or rock pigeons. They have been domesticated for thousands of years for their ability to produce offspring as well as for their meat and eggs.
Nowadays, there are many different breeds of pigeons, each with its own unique characteristics. These include:
1- King Pigeon (Leghorn)
2- Old English Pouter
3- Oriental Frillback
4- Roller Pigeon
5- Tumbler Pigeon