General Description
Body colour varies, usually with upperparts grey or black. Wing with dark and light chequered pattern or two stripes. Body up to 36 cm long.
Biology
Feral Pigeons were introduced before 1873 and are now a pest species. They usually nest in groups and eat seeds.
Distribution
Mainland Australia and Tasmania.
Habitat
Urban or farm areas.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Brief Id
Grey body, two dark stripes on wing.
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Colours
Grey, Black
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Diet
Herbivore
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Diet Categories
Seeds
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Endemicity
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, FFG Threatened List: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Least Concern
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Taxon Name
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Common Name
Rock Dove
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Other Names
Feral Pigeon
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Species Name
livia
