General term for pigeons and doves; in Japanese, no strict distinction like in English. Often seen in parks and urban areas.
公園で鳩にパンくずをあげた。
I fed bread crumbs to the pigeons in the park.
鳩が平和の象徴として使われる。
Doves are used as a symbol of peace.
I fed bread to the pigeons in the park.
A pigeon is cooing on the roof.
first pigeon of the New Year
mourning dove
domestic pigeon; feral pigeon
feral pigeon; domestic pigeon
squab; young pigeon · pigeon meat
domestic pigeon
mountain-dwelling dove · Oriental turtle dove; rufous turtle dove · white-bellied green pigeon
pigeon guillemot
Japanese wood pigeon; black wood pigeon