also: かわらばと
rock dove; rock pigeon
Refers to the wild species Columba livia, the ancestor of domestic pigeons. Often seen in urban areas.
Rock doves are flocking in the park.
Rock doves have adapted to urban environments.
Katakana spelling is common for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Hiragana spelling, also used.
Rarely used kanji form.
Compound of 河原 (kawara, 'dry riverbed') and 鳩 (hato, 'pigeon'), referring to the bird's natural nesting habitat on cliffs and riverbanks.