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Feral pigeons (Columba livia domestica) Photo take with birds in the fountain at the bottom of the Spanish Steps in Rome Columba livia,Columba livia domestica,Domestic Rock Pigeon,Geotagged,Italy,Rock dove,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Feral pigeons (Columba livia domestica)

Photo take with birds in the fountain at the bottom of the Spanish Steps in Rome

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The Domestic Rock Pigeon

The Domestic Pigeon was derived from the Rock Pigeon. The Rock Pigeon is the world's oldest domesticated bird. Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets mention the domestication of pigeons more than 5,000 years ago, as do Egyptian hieroglyphics.

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Similar species: Pigeons And Doves
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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Uploaded Feb 13, 2022. Captured May 21, 2005 11:25 in Fontana della Barcaccia, Piazza di Spagna, 00187 Roma RM, Italy.
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  • FinePix S5000
  • f/7.0
  • 1/630s
  • ISO160
  • 27.9mm