
The Domestic Pigeon was derived from the 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.
Similar species: Pigeons And Doves

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Uploaded Aug 8, 2020. Captured Aug 7, 2020 15:52 in 2 Rue Robert Escarpit, 33600 Pessac, France.