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An interestingly phrased question, we can never be sure of ancestry, but if you mean taxonomically; Pigeons are grouped in with some 310 species of pigeons and doves in a group of "near-passerines" called the Columbidae.
They, along with all other modern birds (Neornithes) are taxonomically seperated from other ancient bird lineages following the discovery of the fossil: Vegavis - which is not a direct ancestor (that's not what fossils are) more, it is evidence that at that time 65 million years ago, this group of neornithes were diversifying and forming the beginnings of the groups we see today - for example the Vegavis fossil itself resembles a modern day duck, but it is not the "ancestor" of the clade - we cannot be certain of that, but we can make an educated guess that whatever is the ancestor, probably looked a lot like that and was around at that time.
[If you're interested in the deeper, earlier ancestry of all birds, for a full explanation on the current theories and debate surrounding the origins of birds, Wikipedia is probably a good starter (see the related links).]
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What is the another name of pigeon?
Dove. The two share a common ancestor and belong to the family Columbidae.
Is a seagull native to Australia?
It depends what you mean.If the question refers to the domestic pigeon or its wild ancestor - columba livi - that species is not native, but several others are.Native pigeons in Australia include:Common bronzewing pigeonBrush bronzewingWonga PigeonCrested pigeonTopknot pigeonWhite-headed pigeon
How do you say pigeon in French?
potage de pigeon
How many days before the egg of pigeon become pigeon?
The eggs of the pigeon are pigeon from the start, and are only pigeon.
How do you pronounce pigeon?
pigeon
What is the Gender of pigeon?
A male pigeon is a cock and a female pigeon is a hen.
What is pigeon grease?
Pigeon grease is the oils and powder down of a pigeon.
Is a pigeon an amphibian?
No, a pigeon is a bird. A pigeon belongs to the class Aves.
When is a pigeon not a pigeon in religious views?
I regret to inform you that a pigeon is a pigeon and I doubt any religious views would contradict this.
What are the types of doves?
There are llots heres some: Barbary Dove, Diamond Dove, Green Wing Dove, Mourning Dove, White Dove, Ringneck Dove, Senegal Dove, Spotted Dove, Bleeding-heart Pigeon, Brunner Pouter Pigeon, Budapest Tumbler Pigeon, Chinese Owl Pigeon, Crested Pigeon, English Trumpeter Pigeon, Indian Fantail Pigeon, Maltese Pigeon, Old German Owl Pigeon, Oriental Frill Pigeon, Purple-breasted Fruit Pigeon, Rock Pigeon - Common Pigeon, Valencian Figurita Pigeon, and the West of England Tumbler Pigeon. Among the most popular types are white doves and turtle doves.
What is the home of pigeon?
A pigeon hole :)
Where does a homing pigeon live?
A homing pigeon is a domestic pigeon trained to fly from one place to another.
