The synanthropic status of wild rock doves (<em>Columba livia</em>) and their contribution to feral pigeon populations
Wild rock doves still breed in suitable habitats along southern and insular Italy, even if their colonies are threatened by the genetic intrusion of feral pigeons. One of their prominent behaviours is the daily foraging flights from colonial to feeding grounds which involves coming into contact wit...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2020-10-01
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Series: | Rivista Italiana di Ornitologia - Research in Ornithology |
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Online Access: | https://sisn.pagepress.org/index.php/rio/article/view/479 |