Pigeon Varieties

Fruit Pigeons

• The Treronidae are also called fruit pigeons, because their diet consists only of berries, fruits, and nuts from trees. In fact, their characteristic short legs and grasping feet, almost never touch the ground. They reside in the tall trees of rainforests and are only found in the eastern hemisphere. All fruit eating pigeons have a yellowish and gray-green color. Some males are spotted with patches of yellow or purple.

The Columbidae/ True Pigeons and Doves

• The Columbidae, also called" true pigeons and doves," have incredibly large feet. They can feed either in trees or on the ground. The family Columbidae is mostly present in the Himalayan Mountains, Australia and the Pacific Islands. These pigeons are a rich chestnut-brown color with long tapering tails. The Columbidae are not made for flight though, and spend their days perched on a tree branch or foraging on the ground for food.

The Gouridae/ Ground Pigeons

• The Gouridae are also called ground pigeons have a large powerful bill. Their legs are much longer than other pigeon varieties, and they are able to run quickly and roost on trees. They always feed on the ground. You can find these pigeons in Australia and North and South America,.

Pigeons Around the Globe

• Pigeons are some of the most numerous birds on earth. All together there are about 300 varieties of pigeons. The Malay Archipelago alone has approximately 118 varieties. India has 28, Australia 23 species, and Africa less than 40. North America has about 80 different varieties of pigeons.