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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Mark Brown

Rare wild ancestors of domestic pigeon found on Scottish islands

rock dove - also known as the rock pigeon
Researchers have found the rock dove - also known as the rock pigeon - living on secluded Scottish islands Photograph: Will Smith/SWNS

Colonies of extremely rare and endangered birds that are the wild ancestors of domestic and feral pigeons have been found on secluded Scottish islands.

Researchers have spoken of their excitement and surprise at discovering small populations of wild rock doves in places that include the Outer Hebrides.

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