Definition of Columba livia. Meaning of Columba livia. Synonyms of Columba livia

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Definition of Columba livia

Columba livia
Dove Dove, n. [OE. dove, duve, douve, AS. d?fe; akin to OS. d?ba, D. duif, OHG. t?ba, G. taube, Icel. d?fa, Sw. dufva, Dan. due, Goth. d?b?; perh. from the root of E. dive.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) A pigeon of the genus Columba and various related genera. The species are numerous. Note: The domestic dove, including the varieties called fantails, tumblers, carrier pigeons, etc., was derived from the rock pigeon (Columba livia) of Europe and Asia; the turtledove of Europe, celebrated for its sweet, plaintive note, is C. turtur or Turtur vulgaris; the ringdove, the largest of European species, is C. palumbus; the Carolina dove, or Mourning dove, is Zenaidura macroura; the sea dove is the little auk (Mergulus alle or Alle alle). See Turtledove, Ground dove, and Rock pigeon. The dove is a symbol of innocence, gentleness, and affection; also, in art and in the Scriptures, the typical symbol of the Holy Ghost.

Meaning of Columba livia from wikipedia

- The rock dove (Columba livia), also sometimes as "rock pigeon" or "common pigeon", is a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves and pigeons).: 624 ...
- The domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica or Columba livia forma domestica) is a pigeon subspecies that was derived from the rock dove or rock pigeon...
- pigeons are birds derived from domesticated po****tions of the rock dove Columba livia, descendants that have escaped and are living independently from (and...
- dove, Columba livia Hill pigeon, Columba rupestris Snow pigeon, Columba leuconota Speckled pigeon, Columba guinea White-collared pigeon, Columba albitorques...
- The homing pigeon is a variety of domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica), selectively bred for its ability to find its way home over extremely long...
- additional po****tions. The domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica) is a descendant of the rock dove (Columba livia) that underwent domestication, with studies...
- varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the rock dove (Columba livia). The breed is known for its large size and suitability for squab production...
- varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). The breed comes in many different colors in two main varieties, Gazzi...
- Palearctic. It belongs to the genus Columba, which includes closely related species such as the rock dove (Columba livia). It has a flexible diet, feeding...
- of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The breed is known for the frill or curls on the wing shield feathers...