Rock Pigeon | Texas Tweeties by Bob Zeller

Fifth and final in the series about the dove species of west Texas. Rock Pigeon (Columba livia). Formerly was named the Rock Dove. Many people still refer them to as doves. Stokes Field Guide to North American Birds describes them as heavy-bodied, broad-shouldered, short-tailed pigeons with relatively short necks and short stubby bills. Dark gray head, irridescent necks, pale gray back. Two dark wingbars show on lower back.

National Audubon Society‘s Sibley’s guide to Birds still refer to it as the Rock Dove or (Feral Pigeon). The third or bottom photo below shows the rare Brown adult.