About Pigeons and Doves
Columbiformes are the pigeons and doves, 352 species of gentle, often gregarious birds found on every continent except the coldest polar regions.
Overview
Columbiformes are the pigeons and doves, 352 species of gentle, often gregarious birds found on every continent except the coldest polar regions. They have a small head, a short slender bill with a fleshy cere, and a characteristic bobbing walk. Many are important seed dispersers and some, such as the domestic pigeon, are among the oldest birds in human care. Doves are near-universal symbols of peace.
Classification
The order Pigeons and Doves (Latin: COLUMBIFORMES) comprises 1 families and roughly 352 living species. It is one of 44 orders that make up the class Aves.
Diversity & Distribution
Columbiformes are the pigeons and doves, 352 species of gentle, often gregarious birds found on every continent except the coldest polar regions.
Notable Families
Pigeons, Doves and others.
