Rock Dove
March 29, 2011 - 10:16am | 
staffCategory: Bird
Family (birds only): Pigeons and Doves
Species: Columba livia
Habitat: Townsite Developed
Seasonality (birds only): Resident
Basic Information Links:
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/rock_dove/id
http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=invasive.profilecharacteristics&species=rockdove
Rock doves have been introduced to Haines. There is a healthy flock in the downtown area. They are considered an invasive species because they can displace native species and carry diseases.
