Pigeons & Doves

The Birbs encyclopedia features 352 pigeons & doves. They range from the lightest in our records, the Moreno’s Ground Dove, to the heaviest, the Victoria Crowned Pigeon. Browse them all below — every one has photos, range and, where we have them, calls.

Notable pigeons & doves

• Papuan Mountain Pigeon
• Buru Mountain Pigeon
• Seram Mountain Pigeon
• Mountain Imperial Pigeon
• Dark-backed Imperial Pigeon
• Timor Imperial Pigeon
• Pied Imperial Pigeon
• Silver-tipped Imperial Pigeon

Frequently asked

How many pigeons & doves are there?

The Birbs encyclopedia currently profiles 352 pigeons & doves, each with photos, range and conservation status.

What is the largest of the pigeons & doves?

By body weight, the heaviest of the pigeons & doves in our records is the Victoria Crowned Pigeon.

Are pigeons & doves endangered?

At least 66 of the pigeons & doves we profile are on the IUCN Red List as Vulnerable or worse. See each bird’s page for its current status.