Columbidae or pigeon doves from the Columbiformes order,

The Columbiformes bird order includes widespread virgins and pigeons throughout the world and is classified into the family of Columbidae, and Dodo & Solitaire Rodrigues that have become extinct and have long been classified into the second family

Pigeons and virgins are thick-bodied birds with short necks and short slender beaks with watery cere. The species commonly known as "doves" are wild coral pigeons, commonly used in many cities.

common names for these birds have many variations between the terms "virgin" and "pigeon." These families are found all over the world, but the largest varieties are in Indomalaya and Ekozona Australasia. Dara and young pigeons are called "squabs."