Family

Columbidae

6 species in 6 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 8.6 years (White-tipped dove) to 35 years (Rock dove).

Species
6
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
8.6–35 yr
Longest: Rock dove
Median GC
45.9%
Range 44.9–46.6%
Genera
6
Largest: Caloenas (1)

Overview

The Columbidae tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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Where Columbidae sit among 2,335 species

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

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Species in Columbidae

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Species in Columbidae
Columba liviaRock dove35 yr17,229 bp45.88%
Zenaida macrouraMourning dove31.3 yr17,132 bp46.59%
Caloenas nicobaricaNicobar pigeon20.5 yr17,090 bp44.94%
Streptopelia decaoctoEurasian collared-dove17.9 yr17,160 bp45.88%
Spilopelia chinensisSpotted dove16.7 yr16,966 bp45.99%
Leptotila verreauxiWhite-tipped dove8.6 yr17,176 bp45.90%