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Are Feral Pigeons a Marine Bird? (20)
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![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 637 W: 166 N: 889]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-g-g.gif) (2884) | Are Feral Pigeons (Australian Rock Doves) a marine bird? In Robe they seem to be. I first saw these birds nesting in the rocks under the Robe Obelisk . As I got closer they naturally took to the air, flying out past the Doorway Rock you see in the background. They flew as a very coordinated flock and seemed to stick very close together (see workshop also). I had never thought of pigeons as being a marine bird, having experiencing them only in the city, but here they were.
So with this new experience I can now answer the question raised in the forum recently “Poisoning pigeons in the park…”,
“Are pigeons considered domesticated animals?” The answer to that, provided by these guys, is a resounding NO!
Australian Rock Doves are descended from the Rock Pigeon, found in Europe and Asia. They breed at any time of year, but peak times are spring and summer (July to February). Nesting sites are situated along coastal cliff faces, as well as the artificial cliff faces created by apartment buildings with accessible ledges or roof spaces. They tend to nest in large colonies.
Much of this from: http://www.amonline.net.au/factsheets/rock_dove.htm
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