"You can find me in almost every city and town in the world."
Brown pigeon
Columba livia
Idiomas
Clasificación
| Clase | Aves |
| Orden | Columbiformes |
| Peso | 340 - 360 gr |
| Longitud | 20 - 36 cm |
Estado de conservación mundial
LC Least Concern
¿Quién soy?
I am a medium-sized bird. I usually have a black beak with white spots at the base, reddish or pink legs, and amber eyes in adult individuals. The color of my plumage can be black, gray, reddish-brown, or white. I am a gregarious species, and I am usually considered a problem. I can live between 5 to 15 years.
¿De qué me alimento?
My diet can be very varied, but generally, I prefer to feed on seeds, fruits, and sometimes small invertebrates. When I live in the cities, I can feed on the streets garbage.
¿Dónde vivo?
My species is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. Currently, you can find me in cities almost all over the world.
Para que me conozcas mejor
A skilled messenger
For many years, we have been domesticated and trained as carrier birds. Our price can be very high. In 2020, a pigeon named Bolt was sold by its breeder at almost $ 400,000.00.
