Domestic pigeon - Ieto (English spelling)

Japanese: イエバト - いえばと(英語表記)domestic pigeon
Domestic pigeon - Ieto (English spelling)

A bird of the family Columbiformes. In addition to the feral pigeons that live in cities around the world, there are many other varieties for racing (homing pigeons), meat, and ornamental purposes. The original species is the rock pigeon of the Middle East and Southern Europe.

[Nagahisa Kuroda]

[Reference] | Feral pigeon

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

Japanese:

鳥綱ハト目ハト科の鳥。世界の都市にすむドバトのほか、レース用(伝書鳩)、食肉用、観賞用など多数の品種がある。原種は中近東、南ヨーロッパのカワラバトである。

[黒田長久]

[参照項目] | ドバト

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