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Rock Dove
(Columba livia)
 
Rock Dove
Will Elder, NPS
A Rock Dove scratches for food near Crissy Marsh.
 

Natural History: The Rock Dove is an introduced species. It is also commonly known as the domestic pigeon. This bird eats waste, scraps, and seeds. It breeds from March to September.

General Distribution: In the Presidio, this species can be found in Eucalyptus Forests, on buildings, lawns, and roads. It breeds in the Presidio.

Frequency: This species is common all year.

Identifying Characteristics: The Rock Dove is gray with a white rump, two black bands on the secondary feathers, and a dark band on its tail.

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Ferdinand Foch, Marshal of France  

Did You Know?
French Marshal Ferdinand Foch, supreme commander of the allied forces during World War I, visited Crissy Field in 1921 and declared it "The last word in airfields."

Last Updated: November 16, 2007 at 17:22 EST