Rock dove

The rock dove (Columba livia), also known as the rock pigeon, common pigeon, or generically pigeon is a widespread species of pigeon. They were originally native to open and semi-open habitats Europe, western Asia, and North Africa where they breed on cliffs and rock ledges, however, some domesticated pigeons, which are descended from this species, have escaped and increased the populations of feral pigeons around the world. Wild rock doves are pale gray with two black bars on both wings, and a black band on the end, and a darkish, blueish gray head, neck, and chest, however, the coloration and pattern on both domesticated and feral rock doves vary.