What is the difference between pigeons and doves?

When we talk about the difference between dove and pigeon, a general perception comes in mind is that a dove is a cute, peaceful and soft looking white bird while a pigeon is a feral and street bird that can be found in gray, blue, brown colours but not in white colour. read more

Pigeons and doves are cute looking small birds that are found in different parts of the world. They are soft and delicate and hunted for food but also kept as pets in homes. Both of them belong to a family of birds called Columbidae. read more

Doves typically have smaller bodies and bigger tails than pigeons. But there is an exception: the domestic pigeon, which is often called a rock dove and also known as the "dove of peace." Pigeons and doves belong to the same family, Columbidae, and have many similar features. read more

The main difference between pigeons and doves is their size. For example, the largest species of pigeons is the Crowned Pigeon of New Guinea. They are almost 2-4 kg. in weight; doves are smaller, for example, the New World Dove which weighs 22 gm. read more