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Jambu Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus jambu), male, family Columbidae, order Columbiformes, Malaysia

photograph by Wendy Tan

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Wompoo Fruit-Dove (Megaloprepia magnifica), male, EAT A TASTY BERRY!!!, family Columbidae, order Columbiformes, Australia

photograph by Jan Wegener

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Philippine Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia tenuirostris), family Columbidae, order Columbiformes, Philippines

photograph by Jiuseppe Baldeo

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Yeah i looked it up and its been two black people almost every time except twice when (both times) it was a black man and a white woman

why is it so common for black people to be eliminated in these spots??? and in pairs?

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sai and cedrek gone in one episode. i had to hear someone use the phrase "play with the big boys at the end." we're in the misogyny 5 era. kyle didnt even win the challenge. jeff probst owes me financial fucking compensation

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This is bullshit what if we kill all the men

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After this I need an only puzzle challenge. Not at the end of an obstacle course, not a slide puzzle, just make these men do a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle

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have you guys heard of Snow pigeons ? it's a pigeon species that lives in the Himalayas and it has a little black hood on its little head :3

[source of last pic : Sergey Yeliseev]

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There’s nothing like figuring out you’re allergic to cats after having a cat for 18+ years

Obligatory picture of old lady Tink:

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Round 3 - Reptilia - Columbiformes

(Sources - 1, 2, 3, 4)

Our next order of birds are the Columbiformes, containing birds commonly known as either “doves” or “pigeons”. It contains one family, Columbidae, with 51 genera divided into 353 species, one of the most diverse families of birds.

Columbiformes are stout-bodied birds with small heads, short legs, relatively short necks, slender bills, and often fleshy ceres. There is no scientific distinction between “doves” and “pigeons”; some columbiformes are simply commonly called “doves” while others are called “pigeons”. Most species have large wings and strong flight muscles, and are some of the strongest fliers of all birds. They are largely herbivorous, feeding on seeds, fruit, and/or foliage. A few species will also eat worms, snails, and insects. Species that feed on seeds tend to be dully colored, while species that feed on fruit are usually colorful. Columbiformes are distributed in almost every terrestrial habitat on Earth, except for the driest areas of the Sahara Desert, Antarctica and its surrounding islands, and the high Arctic.

Columbiformes are known for building rather flimsy nests, using sticks, vegetable matter, and other debris, which may be placed on trees, on rocky ledges, or on the ground, depending on species. The female may either build the nest, with material gathered by the male, or the male builds the nest by himself. A few species nest colonially, others nest in aggregations. Most lay a clutch of one or two white eggs at a time which take 11-30 days to hatch. Both parents care for the young, and both sexes produce "crop milk" to feed their young. This fluid is secreted by a sloughing of epithelial cells from the lining of the crop. Unfledged baby Columbiformes are called “squabs” and are generally able to fly by five weeks old. Fledglings are called “squeakers” once they are weaned, and leave the nest after 25–32 days.

Columbiformes has origins dating back to the Cretaceous, though they did not begin diversifying until after the K-Pg extinction event. Modern Columbids emerged in the Early Miocene.

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The Domestic Pigeon (Columba livia domestica) was domesticated from the Rock Dove (Columba livia) in the Mediterranean region at least 2000–5000 years ago. They were domesticated for food, ritual sacrifices, and as messengers. One breed, the Homing Pigeon (also known as the Carrier Pigeon), was especially used as a messenger as it was selectively bred for its ability to find its way home over extremely long distances. Today, pigeon fanciers use Homing Pigeons for long-distance pigeon racing. Released or abandoned Homing Pigeons have turned into large feral populations all over the world, usually in large cities as the domestic birds still depend on humans for food. As the world’s oldest domesticated bird, they are still popular pets, and the bird species most suited for a pet lifestyle, with around 800 breeds in a variety of different shapes, colors, and sizes.

Cher Ami was a male Homing Pigeon known for his military service during World War I. The Domestic Pigeon was awarded a Croix de Guerre Medal, a gold medal from the Organized Bodies of American Racing Pigeon Fanciers, and posthumously became the second recipient of the Animals in War & Peace Medal of Bravery. His last message saved 194 men who were caught between the Germans and a barrage of friendly fire. Like the two pigeons who had been released before him, Cher Ami was shot down by the Germans. But after several seconds, he managed to take flight again. Cher Ami made it 40 km (25 miles) back to his loft in just 25 minutes, with a gunshot wound through his breast, a blinded eye, and one leg hanging on by a tendon. The Lost Battalion was saved, while medics worked to save Cher Ami’s life. When he recovered enough to travel, the now one-legged bird was put on a boat to the United States, where he retired for two months before his death.

Some populations of European Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur) migrate over 5,000 km (3,107 miles) between northern Europe in the summer and tropical Africa in the winter.

The largest living pigeon is the turkey-sized Victoria Crowned Pigeon (Goura victoria) (see gif above) of New Guinea. It is typically 73 to 75 cm (2.4 to 2.5 ft) long, with an average weight of 2.39 kg (5.3 lb). Some specimens may exceed a length of 80 cm (2.6 ft) and a weight of 3.5 kg (7.7 lb).

Meanwhile, the Plain-breasted Ground Dove (Columbina minuta) is one of the smallest columbiformes, at 14.5–16 cm (5.5–6.5 in) long with a weight of 24–42 g (0.85–1.48 oz). The Dwarf Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus nainus) is heavier but shorter, with a total length of 13–15 centimetres (5.1–5.9 in).

Some extinct Columbiformes are some of the most famous recently extinct birds, and extinct animals in general…

The Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) was a wild pigeon native only to North America. They were once considered the most numerous birds in North America, with pigeon meat commercialized as cheap food, resulting in mass hunting for decades. The Passenger Pigeon required large breeding flocks in order to reproduce, and as its numbers declined it could not reproduce effectively. Widespread deforestation in the 19th century also destroyed breeding habitat. Martha, considered to be the last Passenger Pigeon, died on September 1 1914, at the Cincinnati Zoo. The closest living relatives of Passenger Pigeons are pigeons of the genus Patagioenas, such as the Ruddy Pigeon (Patagioenas subvinacea).

Another famous extinct columbiform is the Dodo (Raphus cucullatus). Dodos were large, flightless pigeons, adapted to the relative absence of predators on the island of Mauritius. It was first recorded by Dutch sailors in 1598, and its relative fearlessness subsequently made it an easy meal for sailors making a “pit stop” on the island. Despite this, the main cause of their extinction was likely the introduction of invasive animals (domestic pigs, macaques, domestic dogs, domestic cats, and rats) to the island, which would have plundered the Dodos’ nests, hunted the Dodos’ chicks, and/or hunted the Dodos themselves. At the same time, humans destroyed the forest habitat of the Dodos. The last widely accepted sighting of a Dodo was in 1662. Even though the rareness of the Dodo was reported already by the 17th century, its extinction was not recognised until the 19th century. This was partly because, for religious reasons, extinction was not believed possible until later proven by Georges Cuvier, and also because many scientists doubted that the Dodo had ever even existed. The bird was first used as an example of human-induced extinction in Penny Magazine in 1833, and has since been referred to as an "icon" of extinction. The Dodo’s closest relative was the also extinct, swan-sized, flightless Rodrigues Solitaire (Pezophaps solitaria), which shared a similar fate. Their closest living relative is the Nicobar Pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica), which is near threatened.

The Socorro Dove (Zenaida graysoni), which once lived on Socorro Island off the west coast of Mexico, has been extinct in the wild since 1972, with only around 156 existing in captivity. The primary reason for their extinction was the introduction of Domestic Cats to the island. Another reason was the establishment of a military base on the island, and overgrazing due to the introduction of Domestic Sheep. Efforts are underway to breed Socorro Doves for reintroduction into the wild, but the island must first be clear of Domestic Cats and Sheep. Almost all privately owned Socorro Doves, as well as several in the captive breeding program, are likely hybrids between Socorro Doves and Mourning Doves (Zenaida macroura). Suspected hybrids are not used for the reintroduction breeding program.

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the unfortunate thing about the devil in me (cause i really do like the game to a certain extent) is that i can't get behind one man fucking up 200 people + the main 5 all on his own when we play as highly trained soldiers who solo alien vampires in house of ashes. salim othman would wipe the floor with hector munday in 5 minutes like it wouldn't even be a conversation.

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Happy International Asexuality Day!!! 🖤🩶🤍💜

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happy asexuality day!! <3333

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Truly living life to its fullest.

Original post: https://www.tumblr.com/phantomrose96/779559386875117568/he-died-doing-what-he-loved-being-fatally