The symbol of peace

Hi steemian !!! how are you tonight, of course that's okay ... We often see this one bird is a dove. Everywhere or around the world of course there is this type of bird, although the colors are different. Some people define that the Pigeon or "pigeon" is one of the animals that live in different parts of the world, because this species of bird is found in all parts of the world except Antarctica. Pigeons coexist with humans as pets for humans,

The physical body of a dove includes a medium-sized bird. The length of the bird is between 20 cm to 30 cm and weighs between 700 grams to 900 grams. Pigeons are sturdy birds with short necks and short beaks of slim and colorful or hairy legs. While the colors are owned by pigeons of various types of colors, including brown, white, black, or a combination of several colors. This bird food is grains like, corn, rice, green beans, and so on. Pigeons are grain-eating animals and sometimes eat human remains of food.

Then the dove nest usually live in a beam-shaped nest with a square hole as its door. In the natural habitats of pigeons build their cages from twigs and other remains, placed in trees, edges, or soils, depending on the species. Dove pigeons are often called pagupon. Pagupon is usually affixed to the wall of a dove house or in a suitable place for his / her home.

Some people keep pigeons used in pigeon races or beauty contests. The pigeon race that is often encountered is belapan.Balapan usually done for by flying from a distance at the same time. Merpati who arrived at the race site as the winner. Pigeons are often used as a symbol of peace by humans and are often depicted holding olive leaves, according to the first note pigeons were once used to send letters by tying a letter at his feet. The population of pigeons in Indonesia is very large, but most pigeons in Indonesia are pets. The existence of wild pigeons is very small, perhaps this is due to the decrease of pigeon habitat due to the rapid development, but for this one bird wherever he can live even in the roof of the shop. Thank you and so.