Sympatric Association in Species and Breeds of Pigeons

Authors: Ashraful Kabir M*

DOI: 10.23880/jeasc-16000130

Volume 5, Issue 1

Abstract

For understanding the ancestral behavior of pigeons and doves, this composition has an impact. Rock-pigeons with other pigeons are commonly observed in any railway station and ruined building. Due to genetic relations, wild rock-pigeon mix with local or indigenous pigeon, feral pigeon, and tumbler pigeon. They make pairs and produce viable offspring. Pigeon keepers of Bangladesh make pairs between local/rock-pigeon and fancy pigeons and get good fosters always.

Keywords: Pigeon; Species; Breed; Sympatry; Allopatry; Hybridization; Panmixis

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