The order Columbiformes includes the doves, pigeons, solitaires, and extinct dodos. There are a total of 313 species found worldwide.
Unusual facts:
Birds in this the Columbiformes are able to drink by sucking up water. All other birds need to tilt the head back.
Cite this Page: Chamberlain, H. 2009. "Doves"
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