Rock Pigeon (Rock Dove, Feral Pigeon)

A classic 'pigeon grey' flight feather with a sturdy build. The Rock Pigeon is a medium-sized bird with a wingspan of 25-28 inches, known for its iridescent neck feathers and bobbing gait.

Uniform charcoal to slate grey pigmentation with a slightly darker terminal edge; no distinct banding or spots; ventral side is lighter silvery-grey

Tightly pennaceous and interlocked for flight efficiency; barbs are dense and show high structural integrity typical of the family

Smooth, matte, and slightly waxy; features the characteristic 'pigeon bloom' or powder down residue which provides water resistance

Uniform slate color, distinct blunt-rounded tip, and a specific curvature that allows the wing to fold tightly against the body

Extremely versatile; found in urban city centers, rocky cliffs, farmland, and bridge structures

Globally distributed; resident year-round on every continent except Antarctica; primarily non-migratory in urban populations

Primary urban scavenger and prey source for raptors like Peregrine Falcons; helps in nutrient cycling within urban ecosystems

Mourning Dove (smaller, more brown/tan), Eurasian Collared-Dove (lighter grey with different taper), Band-tailed Pigeon (larger, broader)

Rock Pigeons are one of the few birds that can produce 'crop milk' to feed their young and have an extraordinary homing ability using magnetite in their beaks.

Good condition; showing minor wear at the tip and base; appears to be a naturally molted feather from a healthy adult