Hyderabad: The rock pigeon was the most spotted bird species during the winter survey, the first season of the Hyderabad ...

Juvenile: generally browner, lacks iridescence; orbital skin and feet gray. The rock pigeon was introduced from Europe by early settlers; it is now widespread and common throughout the United ...

Wings make a loud clapping sound when flushed. Polytypic. Length 14.5". Larger, with a longer tail than a rock pigeon; blue-gray on the upper parts with contrasting blackish gray flight feathers ...