The adult of the nominate subspecies of the rock dove is long with a wingspan. Known species of ectoparasites of the common rock dove include "Campanulotes bidentatus compar". The largest range of any species is that of the rock dove. The domesticated rock dove is a grain eater. The rock dove was first described by Gmelin in 1789. The rock dove ("Columba livia") is native to Europe and has been introduced worldwide.