Rock dove

The rock dove is the wild ancestor of city pigeons, sporting a sleek gray body with iridescent neck feathers. These adaptable birds nest on cliffs in nature but thrive alongside humans worldwide. Their strong homing instinct makes them excellent navigators over long distances.

• Wild rock doves naturally nest on rocky cliffs and caves.
• Domestic pigeons are descended from this species.
• Their feathers often show a metallic sheen in sunlight.