Columbidae. Columbidae (/ kəˈlʌmbɪdiː / kə-LUM-bih-dee) is a bird family consisting of doves and pigeons. It is the only family in the order Columbiformes. These are stout-bodied birds with short necks and short slender bills that in some species feature fleshy ceres.
a white or grey bird, often used as a symbol of peace: pigeon uk / ˈpɪdʒ.ən/ us / ˈpɪdʒ.ən/ noun. a large, usually grey bird that is often seen in towns sitting on buildings in large groups, and is …