Columbiformes Collection

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

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

Mosaic depicting doves drinking from vase, copy of Pergamenian original of 2nd century B. C
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Mosaic depicting doves drinking out of a vase, 85x98 cm. Copy after a Pergamenian original of the 2nd century b.C. from Hadrians Villa at Tivoli, Italy

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

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

Western crowned pigeon (Goura cristata), lithograph, published in 1882
Western crowned pigeonn (Goura cristata) - the largest pigeon in the world. Lithograph, published in 1882

Rock dove (Columba livia) on cliff top, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Ireland, June 2009

Close up of feathers of Nicobar pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica) from south east asia

Feral pigeon (Rock Dove) flying, UK

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

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

A Victoria Crowned Pigeon standing on the ground at London Zoo in September 1927
3601563 A Victoria Crowned Pigeon standing on the ground at London Zoo in September 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A Victoria Crowned Pigeon at London Zoo in September 1927 (b / w photo)
3601565 A Victoria Crowned Pigeon at London Zoo in September 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

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

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

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

Stockdove (Columba oenas) shadow on the trunk of beech tree. Black Forest, Germany, April

Feral Pigeon (Columba livia) drinking from Fonte Gaia (Fountain of Joy). Piazza del Campo, Sienna, Italy, September

Domestic Fan-tailed pigeons (Columba livia) in flight against a blue sky England, UK

White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica), adult perched on icy branch of Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria), Hill Country, Texas, USA. February

Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur) pair, Pusztaszer, Hungary, May 2008

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) footprints in snow, Norfolk, England, March

Pigeons - A Red Helmet, Black Lahore and Yellow Spot
A portrait of three breeds of fancy pigeon illustrated inside their coop. The plain-headed Red Helmet presents its bicoloured plumage formation

Pigeons - Varieties of Ice Pigeons, Fancy Breed
An Ural, Silver, Siberian and Blue Ice Pigeons are seen here illustrated inside a pigeon coop, as known as a loft. The Ice Pigeon is a domesticated and fancy breed of pigeon

Pigeons - English Fantails or Garden Fantails
A portrait of a Black, White and Blue English Fantail pictured inside their coop. The English Fantail is a highly developed breed of fancy and exhibition pigeon, and sub-variety of the Fantail

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Columbiformes, a diverse order of birds, encompasses various species such as the Eurasian Collared Dove and the New Zealand Pigeon Kereru. With their pigeon-like appearance, these birds are known for their distinctive features. The Eurasian Collared Dove showcases buffy-pink plumage and a black neck collar that adds to its charm. On the other hand, the New Zealand Pigeon Kereru exhibits its unique beauty with vibrant colors and an elegant demeanor. The Columbiformes order also includes extinct species like the Reunion white dodo (Raphus solitarius) and the infamous dodo (Raphus cucullatus). These flightless birds were once found on islands but sadly became extinct due to human activities. Their existence is now preserved through illustrations and skeletal remains. Muffed Flying Tumblers are another fascinating breed within this order. These pigeons possess remarkable flying abilities combined with attractive feather patterns that make them stand out in any flock. Speaking of design, Didus ineptus or dodo designs have become popular motifs in art and culture worldwide. This extinct bird's distinct appearance has inspired many artists throughout history. A mosaic depicting doves drinking from a vase serves as a testament to how deeply rooted they can in our cultural heritage. This artwork is a copy of an ancient Pergamenian original dating back to the 2nd century B. C. , showcasing how these gentle creatures have captivated humans for centuries. Lastly, we cannot forget about Ryukyu pigeon (Columba jouyi), which belongs to this avian family too. Found exclusively in Japan's Ryukyu Islands, this unique species adds diversity to Columbiformes with its own set of characteristics. Columbiformes encompass a wide range of bird species - from living ones like Eurasian Collared Doves and New Zealand Pigeon Kereru to extinct ones like the dodo.