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Can someone tell me if this is a pigeon and if not what kind of bird is it.  Please note the long tail! Fanned out real large wen flying away. Picture taken in southern California April 3, 2009. http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r180/Cinema_2006/IMG_0884.jpg http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r180/Cinema_2006/IMG_0882.jpg     If you could, ...

This bird flew from the ground up to my fence this morning when I let the dog out, and waited at least long enough for me to get my camera. I know we have peregrine falcons around here (I've seen them going after the abundant pigeons), but this one didn't seem to have the distinctive head markings, though the barred tail with white tips looks ...

All photos from Taman Burung, TMII, Indonesia

It is a domesticated Rock Dove.  The Pigeon probably has an owner's band on it and is often kept for pleasure, as well as, racing and homing exercises.  Look in your community for a large number of these hanging out around someone's home.  That is probably where there is a Loft and their home. p.s.  They come in a wide range ...