“Pigeons” and “Doves” are vague terms used to refer to the members of the Columbidae family. While often overlooked as just another city bird pecking at the sidewalk, there are at least 12 species in the U.S. and over 300 species worldwide…including the extinct Dodo! For more info: https://abcbirds.org/blog21/pigeons-doves-of-united-states/
