Common name:
Rock Pigeon
Ladakhi name:
Tsildir
Scientific name:
Columba livia
Order:
Columbiformes
Family:
Columbidae
fun facts:
Pigeons can find their way home, even if released from a distant location blindfolded. They can navigate by sensing the earth’s magnetic fields, and perhaps also by using sound and smell. They can also use cues based on the position of the sun.
Bird Club Contributor:
Padma Gyalpo, Shey
