Rock Dove (Columba livia), also known as the common pigeon — a bird you probably see often but may not know well. The original wild Rock Doves nested on sea cliffs and rocky outcrops across Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. The pigeons you see in cities are feral descendants of these wild birds. One of the most widespread birds on Earth — found in cities, towns, and farmlands on every continent (except Antarctica). Urban pigeons have replaced cliffs with buildings, bridges, and ledges as n