Other species vary. Not being a native speaker of English I didn't even know there was a difference between dove and pigeon BUT it is often the case that there are two words in Eglish with the same or near the same meaning, which is due to the fact that they stem from French and German. That makes sense, since they are actually the same bird. Or general appeal (doves usually get much better press than pigeons do). Log in or register to post comments; Fri, 26/04/2013 - 12:24 #2. rawshorty . Proper identification of a pigeon or dove can be useful in deterring the pest birds. there is no difference. In contrast, in scientific and ornithological practice, "dove" tends to be used for smaller species and "pigeon" for larger ones, but this is in no way consistently applied. They are related to pigeons but have a slimmer build, a gray spot on their heads and a grayish brown hue to their feathers. just go to your search bar and type in dove. get a book on doves, read up on them on the net. None of the answers sound convicing. Proper identification of a pigeon or dove can be useful in deterring the pest birds. I just googled to find out what the difference between Dove &Pigeon is. The distinction between "doves" and "pigeons" in English is not consistent, and does not exist in most other languages. "Dove" and "pigeon" are just names used to call the different bird species of the Columbidae family. Doves and pigeons are well known and have large populations in many parts of the world. Pigeons are highly intelligent birds and are among the few species in the world to pass a self-recognition test when placed in front of a mirror. Or location. Harlon Moss Updated: February 27, 2019 5 Min Read. they make a beautiful cooing sound. The main difference between pigeons and doves is their size. As nouns the difference between dove and pigeon is that dove is a pigeon, especially one smaller in size; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than 300 species of the family columbidae while pigeon is one of several birds of the family columbidae, which consists of more than 300 species. A bird that has an average stature mostly eats seeds and other fruits and has a small head, short legs, a voice that stays shrill and coos along with gray and white furs becomes a pigeon. they are wonderful birds. According to an article in Mental Floss, ARROW BIG QUESTIONS What's the Difference Between Pigeons and Doves? They belong to different species of the family Columbidae. nothing. Pigeons are found all over the world with the exception of Antarctica and the Sahara Desert. Hens are not good at flying. a dove is a descendant of a pigeon. Find out how the experts at Critter Control can help you tell the difference between pigeons and doves, the damage they cause, and removal. The Pigeon sh*ts all over buildings, statues and park benches and generally annoy some people. Aspiring ornithologists or even those looking to get into amateur bird watching should know how to identify Mourning Doves. Difference Between Pigeon and Dove. A male chicken is a rooster or a cock. Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) in spring image by Steve Byland from Fotolia.com. Top. Doves are doves until fucking happens. Historically, the names “dove” and “pigeon” have originated from different languages and have different origins. Main Difference. Pigeons and doves actually do have much in common with each other, as pigeon Male and female ringneck doves, the species most often found in captivity, look identical. To the layman, the difference between pigeons and doves has something to with color, maybe. Doves, however, are not among these birds.