rock pigeon

noun

1. rock dove.

rock pigeon

noun

1. another name for rock dove

Word History and Origins

Origin of rock pigeon¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

Since the beginning of the outbreak, California officials have found the virus in wild birds such as rock pigeons, white-faced ibis, and turkey vultures, as well as wild mammals including mountain lions, raccoons and skunks.

From Los Angeles Times

The wild rock pigeon is the progenitor of the common domestic pigeon, that plump “rat of the sky” that flits from park bench to sidewalk to somewhere dangerously overhead.

From New York Times

And one familiar city dweller—the rock pigeon—showed no apparent change in abundance during the lockdown.

From Science Magazine

The “chunky,” usually gray rock pigeon has pointed wings, a black bill with white base, red eyes and eye rings, and feet the color of a well-roasted slab of sockeye.

From Seattle Times

The result is today’s feature on the vastly underestimated; often-loathed; and, in keeping with the spirit of modern American life, very badly treated bird species: the common rock pigeon.

From Seattle Times