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| Image details: |
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| Image Description: |
A Rock Dove stands on a snowy ledge |
| Image notes: |
These pigeons haven't mixed much with their feral cousins. |
| Species in Image: |
Rock Dove |
| Date: |
1969,9th.Feb. |
| Area: |
Yell |
| Old Haa Image Reference Number: |
btc01730 |
| General details: |
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| Common Name |
Rock Dove |
| Latin Name |
Columba livia |
| Shetland Name |
Wild Pigeon |
| Latin Group Name |
Columbiformes |
| Latin Family Name |
Columbidae |
| Common Family Name |
Pigeons and Doves |
| Description |
Fairly common breeding resident. They nest along the coast in caves and crevices on higher cliffs.
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