The domestic pigeon was originally bred from the wild Rock Pigeon, which naturally inhabits sea-cliffs and mountains.

The island's name derives from the Rock Pigeon which has colonized it.

Kings along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia).

All races of breeds of domestic pigeon have been evolved from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) that cohabits with man between the Mediterranean and China.

The Domestic Pigeon (Columba livia domestica) was derived from the Rock Pigeon.

English Pouters, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the Rock Pigeon.

As with all breeds of domesticated pigeons, the English Pouter is descended from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia), and has been developed over years through selective breeding of individuals with specific characteristics.

It resembles the tumbler, from which this breed of pigeon originated; although as with all domestic pigeons they are descended from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia).

The homing pigeon is a variety of domestic pigeon derived from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia domestica) selectively bred to find its way home over extremely long distances.

It is derived from the Rock Pigeon (C. livia), which also has given rise to the majority of domesticated pigeon breeds, such as the racing pigeon.