Columbidae Collection

Fancy Pigeon Breeds
Fancy pigeon breeds (Columbidae species)

New Zealand Pigeon Kereru, Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.2 plate 25 Date: 1888

Raphus cucullatus, dodo
Plate 1 from Memoirs on the Dodo by Sir Richard Owen, 1866

Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto), illustration of pigeon like bird, buffy-pink plumage and black neck collar, back view

Raphus cucullatus, dodo
A mounted specimen of the extinct flightless bird, the dodo (Raphus cucullatus). The dodo lived on the island of Mauritius and became extinct during the late 1600s

Raphus solitarius, Reunion white dodo
Plate 25 from Extinct and Vanishing Birds of the World (1907) by Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild

Pigeons on Rooftops
Pigeons on the rooftops (Columbidae species)

Didus ineptus, dodo design
Drawing 51 Vol 2 by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the panel over doorway in the South East gallery, first floor of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875

Muffed Flying Tumblers, Pigeons
A portrait of four sub-variants of the Flying Tumbler pigeon breed. The Flying Tumblers shown is the Black Rose-Wing, the Red Rose-Wing, the Red-Badge and the Black Saddle

Common Wood Pigeon -Columba palumbus- perched on a branch, Baltic Sea island of Fehmarn, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Darwins Pigeons
Charles Darwin gave his personal collection on pigeons to the Museum in 1867 and 1868, as part of a bigger collection of domestic birds including ducks, chickens and even cararies

The hunting of passenger pigeons
5311802 The hunting of passenger pigeons; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the hunting of passenger pigeons, an extinct species of pigeon that was endemic to North America)

Passenger pigeons
5311909 Passenger pigeons; (add.info.: Engraving depicting passenger pigeons, an extinct species of pigeon that was endemic to North America. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) flying with nesting material in beak, Lorraine, France, April

Turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) female feeding chicks on nest. Ranmore Common, near Dorking Surrey, England, UK. July

Wood pigeons (Columba palumbus) male and female during courtship preening display, Norfolk, England, UK, August

Victoria crowned pigeon (Goura victoria) head portrait, vulnerable species, captive

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) pair preening one another, The Netherlands

Collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto) perched on a snow covered branch, Perthshire, Scotland, UK, April

Juvenile male Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) in flight chasing his parent who has Feral pigeon (Columba livia) kill in claws, Bristol, England, UK, June

Turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) pair, Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, July

Galapagos dove (Zenadia galapagensis) on head of Galapagos giant tortoise, (Chelonoidis darwini) Santiago Highlands, Galapagos

Turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) standing at a drinking pool. Hungary. May

Western crowned pigeon, (Goura cristata), Aiduma Island, Triton Bay, near mainland New Guinea, Western Papua, Indonesian New Guinea

Mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) perched on branch in snow storm; Milford, Connecticut, USA. February

European turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) coming to drink. Hungary. July

Wompoo pigeon (Ptilinopus magnificus) sitting on nest, Wet Tropics Rainforest area, Queensland, Australia

European turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) in flight, Pusztaszer reserve, Hungary. May

Page 354. The Turtle Dove, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670176 Page 354. The Turtle Dove, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 352. The King Dove, Cushat or Queest, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670175 Page 352. The King Dove, Cushat or Queest, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 297. Necklace Doves, from China, copied from living birds exhibited in Dublin;a Java Sparrow
5670137 Page 297. Necklace Doves, from China, copied from living birds exhibited in Dublin; a Java Sparrow, copied from a living bird exhibited in Dublin, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) perched in a Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) feeding on buds, Wiltshire, UK, April

Spinifex pigeon (Geophaps plumifera) flock on stony desert floor, Diamantina River, Queensland, Australia

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) in falling snow. Leicestershire, UK, February

F. 11 Pigeon. New Caledonia, 1772-75 (w / c)
5670769 F.11 Pigeon. New Caledonia, 1772-75 (w/c) by Smith, Isaac (1753-1831); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: South Sea birds)

F. 12 Dove. New Caledonia, 1772-75 (w / c)
5670770 F.12 Dove. New Caledonia, 1772-75 (w/c) by Smith, Isaac (1753-1831); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: South Sea birds)

Egyptian Turtle Dove, illustration from A History of the Birds of Europe Not Observed in the British Isles by Charles
LLM339036 Egyptian Turtle Dove, illustration from A History of the Birds of Europe Not Observed in the British Isles by Charles Robert Bree (1811-86), published 1867 (colour litho) by English School

F. 27 Wood pigeon. New Zealand, 1772-75 (w / c)
5670786 F.27 Wood pigeon. New Zealand, 1772-75 (w/c) by Smith, Isaac (1753-1831); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: South Sea birds)

F. 26 Wood pigeon. New Zealand, 1772-75 (w / c)
5670785 F.26 Wood pigeon. New Zealand, 1772-75 (w/c) by Smith, Isaac (1753-1831); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: South Sea birds)

Page 15. Golden Winged Pidgeon. Now known as a Forest Bronzewing Pigeon, c. 1789-90 (w / c)
5669952 Page 15. Golden Winged Pidgeon. Now known as a Forest Bronzewing Pigeon, c.1789-90 (w/c) by Stone, Sarah (1760-1844); Mitchell Library

Spinifex pigeon (Geophaps plumifera), Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia, November

Flock of Galapagos dove (Zenaida galapagoensis) perched on rock, Santiago Highlands, Galapagos

Madagascan blue pigeon (Alectroenas madagascariensis / Columba madagascariensis) endemic to Madagascar, Africa. Captive. Digital composite

Pigeons, chromolithograph, published in 1897
Pigeons: 1) Rock dove (Columba livia, Felsentaube); 2) Bokhara Trumpeter (Bucharische Trommeltaube); 3) German Trumpeter (Deutsche Trommeltaube); 4) Frillback (Lockentaube); 5) Highflyer (Kalotte)

Sulawesi ground-dove (Gallicolumba tristigmata) captive

Blue-headed quail-dove (Starnoenas cyanocephala) profile, Cuba. Endangered species. Endemic

Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus) drinking, Bayern, Germany. May

White-breasted Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus rivoli) male at fruiting Shefflera tree. Huon Peninsula, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

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Columbidae, also known as fancy pigeon breeds, are a diverse group of birds that captivate with their unique features and stunning plumage. One such member is the Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto), depicted in an illustration resembling a majestic pigeon-like bird. With its buffy-pink plumage and distinctive black neck collar, this dove exudes elegance from every angle. Another fascinating species within the Columbidae family is the New Zealand Pigeon Kereru (Raphus solitarius). Unlike any other bird, it shares similarities with the extinct Reunion white dodo (Raphus cucullatus). These remarkable creatures remind us of the diversity that once existed on our planet. Pigeons have long been associated with urban landscapes, often seen perched on rooftops. Their presence adds charm to city skylines and serves as a reminder of nature's resilience amidst concrete jungles. The Didus ineptus or dodo design showcases pigeons in flight, symbolizing freedom and adaptability. Muffed Flying Tumblers are another breed worth mentioning; these pigeons possess unique traits like fluffy feathers around their legs while soaring through the sky. They exemplify gracefulness combined with unmatched aerial acrobatics. In contrast to these fancy breeds, we find common wood pigeons (Columba palumbus) perched on branches across Europe's Baltic Sea island of Fehmarn in Germany. Their peaceful demeanor reminds us of how nature can thrive even in unexpected places. Lastly, let's not forget about the dodo - Raphus cucullatus - whose skeletal remains serve as a haunting reminder of extinction caused by human activities. This unfortunate fate highlights our responsibility to protect and preserve all members for future generations to appreciate their beauty and significance.