17-1-2022 GATA DE GORGOS, ALICANTE - FERAL PIGEON (Columba livia var. domestica)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/122767-Columba-livia-domestica

27-2-2021 ADOR CAMPO, VALENCIA - FERAL PIGEON (Columba livia var. domestica)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/3017-Columba-livia

 

24-8-2018 RIO SERPIS, GANDIA - FERAL PIGEON (Columba livia var. domestica)

8-7-2018 TABLAS DE DAIMIEL, LA MANCHA - FERAL PIGEON (Columba livia var. domestica)

26-11-2015 BOTANIC GARDENS, SINGAPORE - FERAL PIGEON (Columba livia var. domestica)

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. The rock pigeon is the world's oldest domesticated bird. Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets mention the domestication of pigeons more than 5,000 years ago, as do Egyptian hieroglyphics. Research suggests that domestication of pigeons occurred as early as 10,000 years ago.

Pigeons have held historical importance to humans as food, pets, holy animals, and messengers. Due to their homing ability, pigeons have been used to deliver messages, including during the world wars. Despite this, city pigeons, which are feral birds released for one reason or another, are generally seen as pests, mainly due to their droppings. Feral pigeons are considered invasive in many parts of the world, though they have a positive impact on wild bird populations, serving as an important prey species for birds of prey.

25-8-2015 VILLALONGA RESERVOIR, VALENCIA - FERAL PIGEON (Columba livia var. domestica)

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. The rock pigeon is the world's oldest domesticated bird. Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets mention the domestication of pigeons more than 5,000 years ago, as do Egyptian hieroglyphics. Research suggests that domestication of pigeons occurred as early as 10,000 years ago.

Pigeons have held historical importance to humans as food, pets, holy animals, and messengers. Due to their homing ability, pigeons have been used to deliver messages, including during the world wars. Despite this, city pigeons, which are feral birds released for one reason or another, are generally seen as pests, mainly due to their droppings. Feral pigeons are considered invasive in many parts of the world, though they have a positive impact on wild bird populations, serving as an important prey species for birds of prey.