Summary
An invasive species. Within KAUST common and numbers growing. Also known a Feral Pigeon. Comes in variety of different plumages. Can spread disease and pest control makes efforts to control numbers.
Rock Dove (Columba livia)Status in KAUSTBreeding resident Abundance in KAUSTPlaces seen in KAUSTSouth BeachGolf Course King Abdullah Monument Island mangroves Island parks and gardens | Example Image![]() Image from Brian James |
Seasonality in KAUST (number of years since KAUST's founding when this species was observed in a given month):
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 |