Dove bird: The zebra dove has been widely

The zebra dove has been widely introduced around the world Pigeons or doves are the bird family Columbidae. The common names pigeon and dove are often used interchangeably. In ornithology, " dove " tends to be used for smaller species and "pigeon" for larger ones. The wild ancestor of the domestic pigeon is the "rock dove ". Doves , often associated with peace and beauty, are a diverse group of birds with a multitude of species worldwide. Each dove species possesses unique The bird most commonly referred to as "pigeon" is the domestic pigeon, descendant of the wild rock dove , which is a common inhabitant of cities as the feral pigeon.