Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae Genus: Streptopelia Species: Streptopelia decaocto Introduction: The Eurasian Collared-Dove is an introduced species from Eurasia. During the mid-1970s, a pet store in the Bahamas had multiple individuals escape, then decided to release their remaining 50 doves… Continue Reading →
Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae Genus: Zenaida Species: Zenaida macroura Introduction The mourning dove is a bird most known for its somber call. However, with its wide range and its rank as the eleventh most abundant bird in its breeding range,… Continue Reading →
Order: Columbiformes Family: Columbidae Genus: Columba Species: Columba livia The Rock Pigeon goes by many names, most commonly the Common Pigeon, Rock Dove, Carrier Pigeon, Messenger Pigeon, and the Feral Pigeon as well as the Fancy or Domestic Pigeon. They… Continue Reading →
