rock pigeon

noun

1. rock dove.

rock pigeon

noun

1. another name for rock dove

Word History and Origins

Origin of rock pigeon¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

The wild rock pigeon is the progenitor of the common domestic pigeon, that plump “rat of the sky” that flits from park bench to sidewalk to somewhere dangerously overhead.

From New York Times

And one familiar city dweller—the rock pigeon—showed no apparent change in abundance during the lockdown.

From Science Magazine

They live well around lots of people because, like us, they appreciate a handout: The urban or “common” rock pigeon has grown dependent on humans for food.

From Seattle Times

The result is today’s feature on the vastly underestimated; often-loathed; and, in keeping with the spirit of modern American life, very badly treated bird species: the common rock pigeon.

From Seattle Times

Biologists raised lice for four years on differently coloured rock pigeons to watch how they would adapt.

From Nature