rock dove
rock pigeon
Columba livia

The island is important breeding ground for the Rock Pigeon.

Thus, the species can also be found in cities, where common prey such as rock pigeons and brown rats may support their populations.

They often take species such as rock pigeons that have flourished due to urban growth and settlement.

The Rock Pigeon has been domesticated for hundreds of years.

The wild rock pigeon from which these birds are bred also has this homing ability.

Stock doves are rather like, and often mistaken for, feral rock pigeons.

These included common pheasants, Indian peafowls and rock pigeons among others.

These show a variety of plumages, although some look very like the pure Rock Pigeons.

The island's name derives from the Rock Pigeon which has colonized it.

Wildlife in the garden includes rock pigeons, blackbirds and woodpigeons.