Columbiformes

Raphidae

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Columbidae

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The order Columbiformes includes three families of birds: the Raphidae, to which the extinct Dodo and Rodrigues Solitaires belonged, the Columbidae, which includes the very widespread and successful doves and pigeons, and the Pteroclidae, to which the sand grouse belong.

Related Topics:
Order - Families - Bird - Raphidae - Dodo - Rodrigues Solitaire - Columbidae - Dove - Pigeon

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• Order Columbiformes
• Family Raphidae (extinct) dodos
• Family Columbidae pigeons and doves
• Family Pteroclidae sand grouse