Family: Columbidae•Order: Columbiformes•Dove: smaller○Pigeon: larger○Pigeonsvs doves:no scientific taxonomic basis fordistinguishing•Squabs:youngdoves/pigeons•Strongflight ability○Worldwide distribution•Shadesof gray and brown, tovery colorful•Fruits, seeds, or fresh green leaves•Drink water by suckingup in one continuous draft•DietFlimsynestsmade of twigs/vegetative material•Foundin trees, onledges, or in groundborrows•Monogamouspairfor breeding season/life•Lay 1-2 eggs•Altricial chicks•NestsControlled by hormoneprolactin•Milk is producedin thecrop and/or esophagus•More nutritiousthan human/cow○Greater fat/protein○Highly nutritious•Not a secretedsolution•MilkProduction305 species of extant pigeons•20%consideredthreatened•9 critically endangered•Current State of PigeonSpeciesWorldwideC10 PigeonsSunday, July 12, 20152:31 PM