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    white dove or white pigeon

    • 26-07-2010 01:00AM
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      uppishhauk
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      Just wondering if the bird below is a white dove or pigeon, my guess would be pigeon but what do I know
      also can they be found naturally in the wild or are the all just ones who were bred for those white dove release type things
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    • #2
      Esel
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      Looks like a white dove to me.

      Not your ornery onager



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      ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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      While I'd call it a feral Pigeon.


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      Whippersnapper
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      What is the difference between a dove and pigeon? I thought they were pretty much one and the same?


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      Feargal as Luimneach
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      Alora Brief Chick wrote: »
      While I'd call it a feral Pigeon.
      Or you could call it a domesticated Rock Dove;)


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      cuddlycavies
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      Exactly! As all domesticated pigeons have a common ancestor, the rock dove.


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    • #7
      foolelle
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      my aunt used to call me pigeon when i was young. never thought it to be the most endearing nickname but sure hey.
      is that a wexford thing?


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      Esel
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      foolelle wrote: »
      my aunt used to call me pigeon when i was young. never thought it to be the most endearing nickname but sure hey.
      is that a wexford thing?
      Do you happen to have a protruding sternum? :eek:

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      Valmont
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      esel wrote: »
      Do you happen to have a protruding sternum? :eek:
      I should not have clicked that link. *Shiver*.


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      foolelle
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      esel wrote: »
      Do you happen to have a protruding sternum? :eek:

      funny that, i used to shiver when she used to pinch my cheek land a sloppy one and call me pigeon, but no as it happens i dont happen to have a protruding sternum, i think valmont knows what im on about..............;)


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      lrushe
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      uppishhauk wrote: »
      Just wondering if the bird below is a white dove or pigeon, my guess would be pigeon but what do I know
      also can they be found naturally in the wild or are the all just ones who were bred for those white dove release type things

      It looks like a juvenile Fantailed Dove. They are not usually found wild as they are usually picked off by predators due to their 'stand out' colouring.


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