Question

What is the scientific name for pigeons? What is its classification?

Answer 1

Pigeon:

1. The pigeon is an intelligent and complex bird.
2. Pigeons are believed to be the most gregarious of animals, as they are frequently found in flocks.
3. Pigeons have a good sense of hearing.
4. They are also capable of detecting at far lower frequencies than humans.

Classification of pigeon:

1. This belongs to the kingdom Animalia and phylum Chordata.
2. It is a bird and comes under class Aves.
3. Pigeon belongs to the order Columbiformes
4. The family of pigeons is Columbidae.
5. The genus name is Columba and the species is livia.
6. Therefore the scientific name of the pigeon is Columba livia.