Dove is the name applied to certain species of the pigeon family, especially to those of smaller size. No scientific distinction exists between doves and pigeons, and the names are interchangeable; eg, Columba livia is commonly known as domestic pigeon, rock dove or rock pigeon.
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- Godfrey, W. Earl. "Dove". The Canadian Encyclopedia, 04 March 2015, Historica Canada. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/dove. Accessed 05 November 2024.
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- Godfrey, W. (2015). Dove. In The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/dove
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- Godfrey, W. Earl. "Dove." The Canadian Encyclopedia. Historica Canada. Article published February 07, 2006; Last Edited March 04, 2015.
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- The Canadian Encyclopedia, s.v. "Dove," by W. Earl Godfrey, Accessed November 05, 2024, https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/dove
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Dove
Article by W. Earl Godfrey
Published Online February 7, 2006
Last Edited March 4, 2015