Pigeons and Doves(300 species)

Species of the Columbidae family of birds, which includes pigeons and doves, are widely distributed around the world and can be found in a range of environments, including grasslands, woods, cities, and deserts. In addition to having small heads, short necks, and robust bodies, they are renowned for having calm, peaceful temperaments. Even though "dove" and "pigeon" are sometimes used synonymously, "dove" usually refers to smaller species and "pigeon" to bigger ones.

These birds have a distinctive cooing cry and are well-known for their powerful flying abilities. Their main sources of food are fruits, seeds, and occasionally insects. Humans have used pigeons' and doves' exceptional homing skills to send messages across great distances for generations. Additionally, they are well-known for their monogamous breeding habits, frequently developing close pair connections with their partners. Conservation activities are crucial to the survival of certain pigeon and dove species, since they face threats from habitat degradation, poaching, and the introduction of predators, despite their widespread abundance.