feral pigeon
English
Noun
feral pigeon (plural feral pigeons)
- A variety of rock pigeon, Columba livia domestica, that has reverted to the wild (reverted to a wild state) and adapted itself to living in urban (villages, towns, and cities) or rural areas.
Synonyms
- domestic pigeon
Related terms
- fantail pigeon, fantail
- homing pigeon (homer), racing pigeon (racer)
- trumpeter pigeon (trumpeter)
- tumbler pigeon (tumbler)
Translations
pigeon adapted to city life
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