- SCIENTIFIC NAME
- Columba livia
- CLASSIFICATION
- Bird
- LIFE SPAN
- 2-6 Years
- SIZE
- 10-14” | 0.5-0.8lbs
- STATE CONSERVATION STATUS
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- Unprotected
- FEDERAL CONSERVATION STATUS
- Least Concern
- GAME STATUS
- Non-Game
- GAME TYPE
- None
- Washoe
- Humboldt
- Pershing
- Churchill
- Mineral
- Lyon
- Douglas
- Carson City
- Storey
- Elko
- Lander
- Eureka
- White Pine
- Esmeralda
- Nye
- Lincoln
- Clark
Habitat & Range
A non-native species, introduced from Eurasia, that has flourished in the western hemisphere. Found throughout Nevada, especially in developed areas.
- Agricultural Lands
- Cliffs and Canyons
- Developed Landscapes
Threats
- Habitat Loss
Rock pigeons are one of the few animals that mate for life. A single pair can raise five or more broods each year, especially in cities and warmer climates. Each brood has one to three bright white eggs. Both parents take turns keeping the eggs warm until they hatch, a process that takes approximately 16 to 19 days. The young stay in the nest for about a month before they are ready to fly on their own.
Rock pigeons eat mostly seeds and fruits, but they will also snack on invertebrates when they find them. In cities, they are well known for cleaning up after us and will happily eat crumbs, leftovers, and just about anything else that looks like food. (We DO NOT recommend intentionally feeding any birds in public areas and especially not bread – learn more here.)
Fun Facts
OTHER Species
