Pigeoninae

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Columbidae
gptkbp:adaptation Short necks
Strong legs for walking
Wide wings for soaring
gptkbp:behavior Monogamous
Courtship displays
Often gregarious
gptkbp:breeding_season Breeding season varies by region
gptkbp:category Class Aves
Family Columbidae
Order Columbiformes
gptkbp:color Varied plumage
gptkbp:communication Visual displays
Vocalizations
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected areas
Breeding programs
Legislation against hunting
gptkbp:conservation_status Varies by species
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Doves
gptkb:Pigeons
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of peace
Used in racing
Domesticated for food
gptkbp:diet Fruits
Seeds
gptkbp:domestication Domesticated species exist
gptkbp:first_flight Strong fliers
gptkbp:fossil_record Extensive fossil record
gptkbp:habitat Forests
Grasslands
Urban areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pigeoninae
gptkbp:is_characterized_by Small to medium-sized birds
gptkbp:is_divided_into Many species
Numerous genera
gptkbp:migration Some species are migratory
gptkbp:native_to Worldwide
gptkbp:nesting Nests in trees or on cliffs
gptkbp:origin Ancient lineage
gptkbp:parent Both parents care for young
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Columbidae
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Cats
gptkb:Snakes
Birds of prey
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:sound Coos and whistles
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships Seed dispersers
gptkbp:threats Hunting
Predation
Habitat loss
gptkbp:young Chicks are altricial