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domestic pigeon

/dəˈmɛstɪk ˈpɪdʒɪn/

Tradução: Ave da espécie Columba livia domestica, variedade domesticada do pombo-das-rochas, muito comum em cidades e vilas e frequentemente criada ou mantida pelo ser humano.

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/dəˈmɛstɪk ˈpɪdʒɪn/B1formalscientific
  • ptAve da espécie Columba livia domestica, variedade domesticada do pombo-das-rochas, muito comum em cidades e vilas e frequentemente criada ou mantida pelo ser humano.

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.

    ptAve domesticada

    • 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.