also: はともく
noun
Columbiformes; order of pigeons and doves
Taxonomic term for the bird order that includes pigeons and doves. Used in biological contexts.
ハト目にはドバトやキジバトなどが含まれる。
The order Columbiformes includes the rock dove, the oriental turtle dove, and others.
ハト科 is the family Columbidae within the order ハト目.
Compound of ハト (pigeon/dove) and 目 (taxonomic order). The katakana spelling is conventional for taxonomic names.