Columba is the Genus, or Family Name Given to All Types of
Pigeon.
There are very many types of
pigeon, and the Latin Name of each type begins with Columba.
They are intelligent enough to have the ability
to navigate very long
pre-determined-(repeated)-flight-paths.
They mate for life, or until their mate dies, this shows loyalty.
The Huge Populations of Pigeons World-wide shows that they have had the intelligence to evolve and survive;
And
Prosper!
Not all birds are as thick as chickens.
Columba Palumba means Wood-Pigeon.
Columba
Livia means Rock-Dove:(The Common
City Pigeon.)
There are Thirty or Forty Different Kinds of
Pigeon, a few of which are now extinct.