Rock Pigeon
A species of Old World Pigeons, Also known as Homing Pigeon, Pigeon Scientific name : Columba livia Genus : Old World Pigeons
Rock Pigeon, A species of Old World Pigeons
Also known as:
Homing Pigeon, Pigeon
Scientific name: Columba livia
Genus: Old World Pigeons
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Description
The rock Pigeon is a wild ancestor of all domestic and feral pigeons, inhabiting coasts, cliffs, and caves. Pairs nest in rock crevices, often mating for life. They are known for their ability to fly very long distances to return to their homes, navigating using the sun's position and the earth's magnetic fields. Thanks to this ability, pigeons were used as messengers, particularly during World Wars I and II.
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Lifespan
6 years
Behavior
Rock Pigeon display a variety of daily activities that include foraging for food, typically seeds and grains, which they peck at from the ground. They exhibit a unique drinking behavior, dipping their bills into water and sucking it up unlike most birds. Socially, rock Pigeon communicate with a repertoire of actions such as bowing, cooing, and inflating their throats. Males perform a ritualistic courtship involving bowing, cooing, strutting, and sometimes regurgitating food to the female. Nest-building is a cooperative effort, with the male collecting materials and the female assembling the nest. Incubation of eggs and brooding of young chicks is a shared responsibility, with both parents providing nutrient-rich crop milk. All these behaviors facilitate successful reproduction and survival within their habitats.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Old World Pigeons Species
Rock Pigeon 
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