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Meet the Columbidae

A field guide to the Columbidae family — 352 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.

By Viralagain Updated 1 min read
Adamawa Turtle Dove
Photo: christoph_moning / CC BY 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

The Columbidae family is represented by 352 species in the Birbs encyclopedia. They range from medium-sized to large. Below are some of the best-known members to get to know first — tap any bird for the full profile, sounds and ID notes.

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