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Rock dove

British pronunciation/ɹˈɒk dˈʌv/
American pronunciation/ɹˈɑːk dˈʌv/
Rock dove
[NOUN]
1

a medium-sized bird with a sleek and adaptable appearance, often found in urban areas worldwide

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What is a "rock dove?

A rock dove, commonly known as the pigeon, is a ubiquitous bird found in urban areas worldwide. With a medium-sized body and a streamlined shape, it has a sleek and adaptable appearance. Rock doves typically display a grayish-blue plumage, but their coloration can vary, ranging from white to various shades of brown. Known for their strong and swift flight, they navigate effortlessly through city streets and soar gracefully across the skyline. Rock doves are highly social birds, often seen congregating in large flocks, both in search of food and companionship. They have adapted well to urban environments, nesting on buildings and ledges, and feeding on a diverse diet that includes seeds, grains, and scraps. Their distinct cooing calls are a familiar sound in many cityscapes, adding a touch of nature to urban life.

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1You basically just sequence and line up the DNA of extinct species, say, a passenger pigeon and compare it to the DNA of closely-related existing species, like a common pigeon, a rock dove.
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