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Definition of rock pigeon

rock pigeon

Plural:rock pigeons
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A widespread, stout-bodied bird of the family Columbidae, native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. Characterized by bluish-gray plumage and a habit of nesting on sea cliffs or building ledges, it is the wild ancestor of domestic and urban feral pigeons found globally.

Example

"The ornithologist explained that the familiar feral birds scavenging in city squares worldwide are actually descendants of the wild rock pigeon, which originally nested in coastal cliff crevices."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rock pigeon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rock%20pigeon
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