One of the first birds to be domesticated by Man, the Rock Pigeon was first kept by the ancient Egyptians as a food source.

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One of the first birds to be domesticated by Man, the Rock Pigeon was first kept by the ancient Egyptians as a food source. Many birds have established a feral population in many towns and cities around the world.

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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