The Rock Pigeon (Columba livia), often simply referred to as the common pigeon, is the most successful and ubiquitous bird species in human-dominated landscapes across the globe. From the bustling squares of New York City to the quiet alleys of London, this familiar bird is an inseparable part of the […]
The United States is home to approximately 14 regularly occurring species of pigeons and doves, all belonging to the family Columbidae. While the term "pigeon" generally refers to larger species and "dove" to smaller ones, the terms are not scientifically distinct, as both are members of the same family. The
The soft, low coo-oo-oo, coo, coo, coo echoing from a backyard tree is one of the most instantly recognizable sounds of the North American soundscape. It belongs to the Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura), a bird so widespread and common that its gentle presence is often taken for granted. Yet, beneath
