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    The rock dove, also known as the pigeon, is a grey-blue bird around 11-15 inches wide with black markings on its face and wings and orange feet. It was introduced to North America in the 1600s from Europe and is commonly found in urban areas where food is readily available, traveling and flocking in groups, making a low "coo" sound.

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    The rock dove, also known as the pigeon, is a grey-blue bird around 11-15 inches wide with black markings on its face and wings and orange feet. It was introduced to North America in the 1600s from Europe and is commonly found in urban areas where food is readily available, traveling and flocking in groups, making a low "coo" sound.

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    The rock dove, also known as the pigeon, is a grey-blue bird around 11-15 inches wide with black markings on its face and wings and orange feet. It was introduced to North America in the 1600s from Europe and is commonly found in urban areas where food is readily available, traveling and flocking in groups, making a low "coo" sound.

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    Rock Dove Characteristics

    Columba livia Appearance: Grey-blue body; black detailing


    around faces and wings; orange feet
    Size: 11-15” wingspan
    Rock Doves are most commonly known
    Call: Low "coo"
    as pigeons. They are native to Europe
    Location: Commonly in urban areas
    but were introduced to North America in
    the 1600s. They are found in cities Season: Year-round
    where food is commonly dropped. This
    is their main source of food. Because of
    this, they are known to be chubby. They
    also tend to travel and gather in flocks.

    Sources
    Cornell Lab of Ornithology
    Wikipedia

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