All members of the Columbidae family survive off of either seeds or fruits. Seed-eating birds pick up all sorts of grains from the ground. They also need to consume bits of grit throughout the day.

In a paper, "The systematics and nomenclature of the Dodo and the Solitaire (Aves: Columbidae), and an overview of columbid family-group nomina," published 16 August 2024 in the Zoological Journal ...

The columbidae clan, which includes both collared doves and their city-dwelling cousins, boasts a whopping 310 different bird species, all sporting robust bodies and short necks.

Both doves and pigeons belong to the Columbidae family, and collared doves, native to the UK, start their breeding season as ...

Collared doves and feral pigeons are both from the Columbidae bird family. This family consists of 310 different bird species, characterised by stout bodies and short necks.

As February approaches, UK households are being warned against disturbing doves and pigeons in their gardens, as this could lead to fines and prosecution. Both doves and pigeons belong to the ...

UK households are being urged not to disturb doves or pigeons in their gardens from February onwards, as doing so could result in fines and prosecution. These native birds, both members of the ...