The Feral Pigeon (Columba livia domestica) originates from the wild Rock Dove and is a widespread resident of our towns, cities and parks.
Due to the high density populations in urban areas they are often considered a nuisance but possibly no worse than a large flock of Canada Geese or the very noisy Ring-necked Parakeets!
Feral Pigeons can be found on every continent except Antarctica and their plumage has a multitude of different colours, including metallic
greens, bronzes and purples on the neck, as well as exquisite wing
patterns but the 'Blue-bar' version is almost identical to the 'pure' ancestral Rock Dove. FAB.
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