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Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) - Images and facts about the life cycle and natural history of this species.
Collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto) - Describes the physical traits, range, habitat, behavior, and conservation status. Includes photos and a sound file.
Malay Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis) - Narrative about this species, the Rainbow Lorikeet, and the Eastern Rosella.
Streptopelia senegalensis (Laughing Dove) - Facts and photos of this bird. Discusses diet, habitat, social structure, offspring and senses.
Project PigeonWatch - International research project that uses community involvement to compile pigeon mating data. Includes project information, pigeon facts, news and past results, and how to join.
Columba speciosa (Scaled Pigeon) - Sound recordings of this bird.
Columba livia (Rock Dove, Common Pigeon) - Description and biology of this bird, which is native to Europe, North Africa, and southwestern Asia, but is now found worldwide.
Pink Pigeon (Columba mayeri) - Illustration, photo, possible reasons for this bird's decline, and facts about recovery efforts.
Wildlife Management of the Feral Pigeon (Columba livia) - Features research information compiled by Dr. Daniel Haag-Wackernagel about wildlife management, behavior, biomonitoring, and deterring systems. [Some information in German only.]
Columba fasciata (Band-tailed Pigeon) - Range, physical characteristics, and natural history.

Columbiformes - The bird order Columbiformes includes the very widespread and successful doves and pigeons, classified in the family Columbidae, and the extinct Dodo and the Rodrigues Solitaire and Réunion Solitaire, long classified as a second family Raphidae. "Columbiformes (Pigeons, Doves, and Dodos)".
Columbidae - Pigeons and doves constitute the family Columbidae within the order Columbiformes, which include some 300 species of near passerine birds. In general parlance the terms "dove" and "pigeon" are used somewhat interchangeably.