Category Archives: pigeons and doves
Rock Pigeon
Scientific Name: Columba livia Habitat: Rock Pigeons are very common and can be found all across North and South America. They live in parks, farmland, cliffs, and cities. Rock Pigeons are often seen outside restaurants eating food that has been … Continue reading
Band-Tailed Pigeon
Scientific Name: Patagioenas fasciata Diet: The Band-Tailed Pigeon eats a variety of seeds, nuts, and berries. They eat cherries, pine nuts, flowers, wheat, oats, barley, and insects. Behavior: Band-Tailed Pigeons are usually found in groups of 2 or 3. They … Continue reading
Mourning Dove
Scientific name: Zenaida macroura Habitat/sound: Mourning Doves are common across most of North America. They mainly live in open country with scattered trees. Mourning Doves are also common in suburban habitats. If you listen you will probably be able to … Continue reading