What is another word for columbidae?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒləmbˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
Columbidae is the scientific family name for birds commonly known as pigeons and doves. Synonyms for Columbidae include Columbiformes and Columbimorphae, which are both used to describe the order to which pigeons and doves belong. Another synonym is the clade Treronidae, which refers to the green pigeons found in tropical regions. Other scientific families that include species similar to Columbidae include the extinct Raphidae (also known as the dodo bird) and the smaller, fruit-eating bird family Ptilinopidae. Despite their decrease in popularity as pets, pigeons and doves remain important members of many ecosystems and play a crucial role in seed dispersal.
