The large, heavily built gray pigeon frequents the forests and woodlands of the West; most often seen in flocks of varying sizes in rapid flight. Wings make a loud clapping sound when flushed.

A medium-size compact pigeon with long wings and a short tail. Birds most closely resembling their wild ancestors are gray with head and neck darker than back, and a prominent white rump.

Newborn pigeons are ugly. They can have pink or darkish ... and their giant feet are a dark shade of slate gray. These undeveloped dinosaurs are born with their eyes closed and can barely lift ...