Pigeons and doves constitute the bird family Columbidae that includes about 310 species. Pigeons are stout-bodied birds with short necks, and short, slender bills with fleshy ceres. They feed on seeds, fruits, and plants.

Scientific name: Columbidae






















Higher classification: Columbiformes
Clutch size: 1 (Marquesan imperial pigeon)
Rank: Family
Breeds: Oriental Roller
Mass: 2.1 kg (Western crowned pigeon, Adult), 900 g (Marquesan imperial pigeon, Adult)
Length: 55 cm (Marquesan imperial pigeon, Adult, Male),