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       PET THE COMPANION- PIGEON

 They are the most common birds in the world.Seen almost in all countries.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Pigeons and dove are belong to family Columbidae. They are known to kept by human from ancient time itself.                               

Trained pigeons used  for carry messages to various destination.  Like long migratory birds, pigeon possess  ability to locate 

geological markers like mountains,river and sea to correct their flight path to reach the location. 

So they are invariably used in war by various countries for this purpose till date.

Doves are smaller while pigeons are larger.

Family columbidae consists of  310 species .They primarily feeds on seeds,fruits and vegetables.

The columbidae family divided in to two (1) seed eating Granivorous species  (2) Fruit eating Frugivorous species.

 Pigeons are very influencing birds in our cultural life. In Christianity dove symbolizes Holy spirit.(PEACE DOVE) 

FERAL PIGEON

VIENNA HIGH FLIER

SPOTTED DOVE

Brunner pouter

FAN TAIL