How many types of pigeons are alive?

Answer 1

There are many different species of pigeon and dove, which are all categorised under "pigeon species". They include:

• Wood pigeon
• Crested pigeon
• Wompoo Fruit-Dove
• Wonga Pigeon
• Topknot pigeon
• Bronzewing pigeon
• Rose-crowned fruit dove
• Superb fruit-dove
• Rock dove
• Stock dove
• Collared dove
• Turtle dove

For many more pigeon and dove species, see the related link.

Answer 2

There are more than 300 natural species of pigeons and doves, which all belong to the bird family called Columbidae.

In addition, there are nearly 500 "human-made" breeds of the species called the Domestic Pigeon (Columba livia domestica).

Please refer to their lists linked to in the "Related links" section below.

Answer 3

There are 289 species of pigeons and doves, in the family Columbidae.

Answer 4

There are about 1000 recognized breeds of pigeon as recognized by the European Association of Poultry, Pigeon, and Rabbit Breeders.

Answer 5

There is about 3000 breeds of pigeons. The breed most kept by human is the homing pigeons. In ancient times they were used for messaging but today they are kept for racing.

Answer 6

They belong to the bird family Columbidae that comprises about 310 species.

Answer 7

There are 289 living species of doves and pigeons.

Answer 8

There is about 69 to 84 types of pigeons