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pigeon. pigeon and dove. member of the order Columbiformes, family Columbidae
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rock dove
Rock dove (Columba livia).
Alan D. Wilson
Nicobar pigeon
Nicobar pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica).
Brian Gratwicke
domestic pigeon
Domestic pigeon (Columba livia).
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passenger pigeon
Passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius), mounted.
Bill Reasons—The National Audubon Society Collection/Photo Researchers
wood pigeon
Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus).
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wood pigeon
Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus).
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pigeon skeleton
Pigeon skeleton, with the near wing raised and the far wing omitted.
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