Back to inventory

Species Detail

Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

Taxonomy & Classification

Scientific Name

Columba livia

Category

Fauna / Birds

Conservation Status

Least concern

Origin Status

Invasive

Species Overview

The rock dove, also known as the common pigeon or rock pigeon, is a member of the bird family Columbidae. In common usage, it is often simply referred to as the "pigeon", although the rock dove is the wild form of the bird; the pigeons familiar to most people are the domesticated forms of the wild rock dove.

Spotted In Barangays

Marikina Heights Santa Elena Concepcion Uno

Linked Citizen Observations (8)