Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
Physical Characteristics
Size
11-14.2 inches
Wingspan
20-26 inches
Weight
9.3-13.4 oz
Plumage
Highly variable - gray, white, rusty, usually with iridescent neck, often white rump
Distinctive Features
Highly variable - gray
Natural History & Behavior
🌳 Habitat
Cities, parks, farms, bridges
🍽️ Diet
Seeds, grains, human food waste
🦅 Behavior
Feral, domesticated species, navigates by magnetic field, fast flier
🗺️ Migration Pattern
Non-migratory resident
🎵 Sounds
Cooing
🛡️ Conservation Status
Invasive in North America
Fun Facts
Rock Pigeons have adapted well to their environment
Conservation status: Invasive in North America
Average size: 11-14.2 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Rock Pigeon sound like?
Rock Pigeons make Cooing. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.
Where do Rock Pigeons live?
Rock Pigeons inhabit cities, parks, farms, bridges. Non-migratory resident
What do Rock Pigeons eat?
The diet of Rock Pigeons consists primarily of seeds, grains, human food waste. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.
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