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CSP: any of a widely distributed family (Columbidae, order Columbiformes) of birds with a stout body, rather short legs, and smooth and compact plumage; especially, a member of any of numerous varieties of the rock dove that exist in domestication and in the feral state in cities and towns throughout most of the world.,NCI: A member of the Columbidae family of birds with a stout body and short neck. This term most commonly refers to the species Columba livia, or rock pigeon.,NCI: A member of the Columbidae family of birds, most commonly referring to the species Columba livia.,MSH: Family in the order COLUMBIFORMES, comprised of pigeons or doves. They are BIRDS with short legs, stout bodies, small heads, and slender bills. Some sources call the smaller species doves and the larger pigeons, but the names are interchangeable.
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