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domestic pigeon

/dəˈmɛstɪk ˈpɪdʒɪn/

Übersetzung: Häufige Vogelart (Columba livia domestica), die oft in Städten und Siedlungen vorkommt, vom wilden Felsentauben abstammt und häufig von Menschen gehalten oder gezüchtet wird.

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/dəˈmɛstɪk ˈpɪdʒɪn/B1formalscientific
  • deHäufige Vogelart (Columba livia domestica), die oft in Städten und Siedlungen vorkommt, vom wilden Felsentauben abstammt und häufig von Menschen gehalten oder gezüchtet wird.

A common bird species (Columba livia domestica) that is often found in cities and towns, descended from the wild rock dove and frequently kept or bred by humans.

  1. Domesticated bird speciesB2formal

    A subspecies of the rock dove (Columba livia domestica) that has been selectively bred by humans for various purposes, including food, messaging, and as pets.

    deDomestizierte Vogelart

    • Domestic pigeons are often kept in lofts by hobbyists.
    • The domestic pigeon was historically used to carry messages during wars.
    • Many domestic pigeons have distinctive feather patterns due to selective breeding.