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What is the difference between dove and pigeon ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between dove and pigeon ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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They are different species. A dove is usually white whilst pigeons are usually grey.
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There is no difference. Similar to how there is no real difference between frogs and toads.
If, in your mind, it's just an ordinary bird, you'd say "pigeon".
If, in your mind, it's white, clean pure etc., it's a dove.
A dove is just a pigeon with good PR.
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@Gejemica Yeah true that. Plus with all the religious symbolisms placed on doves it makes pigeons look like...pigeons.
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@Gejemica They are both columbine birds, but there are several species of each. Generally, pigeons tend to be larger and doves smaller. Also, different species of both pigeons and doves can come in different colours. Therefore, they're quite similar and closely related, but definitely not the same.
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Since it's been mentioned, frogs and toads are different as well (skin, proportions, behaviour...).
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