He believed it was a descendant of the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The birds listed here are breeds of the domestic pigeon ("Columba livia domestica"). The rock dove ("Columba livia") is native to Europe and has been introduced worldwide. Nestling-aged rock pigeons ("Columba livia") have been observed as prey in golden eagle nests. Introduced species are&colon; rock pigeon ("Columba livia") and house crow ("Corvus splendens").