Pigeon

Pigeon, Dove, a name often applied to any Columbiform bird, sometimes restricted to individuals and species of the type-genus (Ctilumba) of the group. These have the bill moderately long, somewhat arched at the tip, and the upper mandible is covered at the base with skin, in which are the nostrils; there are three toes in front, divided to the base, and one behind; the wings are pointed, and the tail generally square at the end.