Some have developed different calls and others have developed extravagant feathers in some areas such as the frillbacks and fantails.Įssentially though, they all conform to the basic characteristics. There are of course variations to these rules as there are numerous different breeds of Columbidae.
TURTLE AND PIGEON SORTY PATCH
Small, slim beaks with a small fleshy patch at the base.Pigeons and doves share certain features which is why there is no division between them (they are the same!).
Within this order, there is only one family and that is Columbidae which contains all known species of pigeons and doves.
The taxonomic order that pigeons and doves belong to is known as Columbiformes. Individuals all over the world also have their own linguistic views without scientific or taxonomic knowledge, so what one person may call a dove, another may call a pigeon.Īlso Read: Pictures Of Pigeons and Doves: 26 Different Breeds The Germanic word is dove, which refers to the bird’s diving flight, while the French use pigeon, which is derived from the Latin word pipio, which means “peeping” chick. However the distinction is made harder through language as expressions are not consistent and are often used interchangeably. The word “dove” was originally used to describe all pigeons, in English it is (or at least should be) primarily used to refer to turtle doves. When it comes to Etymology (the study of words) the definition of what a dove is has changed over the years.
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