Rock Dove
Columba livia
Synopsis:
Nests throughout the state on ledges on human structures or
much less commonly, on natural rock ledges. It is unclear
when Rock Doves were first introduced to Oregon.
Habitat Associations:
strongest
Urban/Residential (603675 acres)
Edges of Cropland/Pasture/Orchard (5861957 acres)
lesser
Northeast Canyon Grass & Shrubland (256009 acres)
Northeast Modified Grassland (556383 acres)
Relative Detectability:
Very easily spotted, and fairly easy to confirm nesting.
Challenge:
Note additional locations where the species nests on natural
substrates (cliffs, etc.).