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• n  pale grey Eurasian pigeon having black-striped wings from which most domestic species are descended

• rock dove
• Columba livia

News & Articles

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• Experts Agree: Parrot-Pigeon "Hybrids" Probably Just Dyed Pigeons
  Last weekend some mysterious pigeon-parrot hybrids were spotted in Queens, but experts now tell us these are just your garden variety rock pigeons with some colorful dye applied. Next they'll tell us this isn't a photo of Anthony Weiner astride a pegasus! Below are theories and thoughts from a birder, a pigeon fancier, and the NYC Audubon. [ more › ]        
  March 13, 2014 - Gothamist