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Yes they are. Both doves and pigeons are classified in the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.
They are very similar and some species may be called doves or pigeons interchangeably.
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∙ 11y agoYes, they are both in the Columbidae family. I don't really know how to spell it :P.
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Are doves and pigeons the same?
Basically, the members of the family Columbidae are essentually the same. Usually, the larger members of the family are called pigeons, the smaller ones doves.
Are pigeons in the same family of birds as doves?
yes they are
What category is dove in?
Family Columbidae, pigeons and doves.
Where is pigeons in animal kingdoms?
Pigeons belong to birds (aves), specifically columbidae, the family to which doves and pigeons belong.
Do doves use the same nest for succeeding broods?
No. Doves and pigeons build new nests for each brood.
What bird is member of the dove family?
Doves are in the Bird family Columbidae which also contains pigeons.
How many types of dove are there?
There are 289 species of doves and pigeons worldwide, family Columbidae.
Are Pigeons also called Rock doves?
Feral Pigeons are also called Rock doves.
Are ring necked doves edible?
Doves and pigeons are highly edivble.
What birds coo?
Doves or pigeons coo.
What is a parent of a squab?
Doves and pigeons.
Is a pigeon?
A pigeon is a plump bird sometimes used for racing or for carrying messages.Pigeons are often found in cities.They are related to doves. Actually, pigeons are doves. The larger members of the family are normally called pigeons, the smaller ones doves. The domestic pigeon is a domestic version of the rock dove. They are members of the family Columbidae, which includes 289 species worldwide.
