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In the Zoo visitors will find all kinds of fancy pigeons. All pigeons have the same ancestor, the rock dove that nests in rocky landscapes and is often seen in urban areas. There is, however, a great difference between pigeons seen in squares of big cities and fancy pigeons that have been bred for centuries to achieve unique color variations and appearance. Pigeons have accompanied man for thousands of years and been used for human consumption, mail travel and as pets. 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