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How many species of pigeons and doves are in the family Columbidae?

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Domestic pigeon (Columba livia) — Columbiform Domestic pigeon (*Columba livia*)

The family Columbidae, which includes all living and extinct pigeons and doves, consists of approximately 316 species.12

These birds are organized into about 42 genera. While the terms "pigeon" and "dove" are often used to distinguish between larger and smaller forms respectively, they are synonymous and imply no biological distinction.213