Can anyone identify this bird?

[SobakaandHobbles]

So last night I found this bird floating in the pond behind my house. The darker colored feathers in the photo are a mix of green, purple and gray. I believe it to be a pigeon or pigeon hybrid. I have rescued muscovy ducks in the past and I have no idea why he was floating in the pond. There aren't any apparent injuries or pest infestation. Any help is appreciated.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

It looks like a pigeon. I will move this to that forum.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

So last night I found this bird floating in the pond behind my house. The darker colored feathers in the photo are a mix of green, purple and gray. I believe it to be a pigeon or pigeon hybrid. I have rescued muscovy ducks in the past and I have no idea why he was floating in the pond. There aren't any apparent injuries or pest infestation. Any help is appreciated.

That’s a domesticated pigeon.

 

[PioneerChicks]

Does it have any legbands? It doesn't look like a wild pigeon, and if there is no legbands then you could definitely keep it.

 

[SobakaandHobbles]

No leg bands and it was not noticably injured. It was just floating in a pond which is a strange place to find a pigeon. I thought pigeon but it has a short neck and a hook at the end of it's beak like a bird of prey. That is the only reason I second guessed myself.

 

[ameliathedominant]

it could be an a hybrid pigeon. i suggest that you keep it since it is letting you hold it. it may have been attacked by a predator and swooped down accidentally hitting the pond water and getting stuc. he probably got tired after a little while a just decided to wait there. beautiful pigeon tho. take good care of him!

 

[biophiliac]

No leg bands and it was not noticably injured. It was just floating in a pond which is a strange place to find a pigeon. I thought pigeon but it has a short neck and a hook at the end of it's beak like a bird of prey. That is the only reason I second guessed myself.

It's definitely a pigeon, a very pretty grizzle. I'm surprised its not banded. A young, inexperienced bird who accidentally landed in water like @ameliathedominant suggested. Are you wanting to keep it?

 

[backyard pigeons]

Hello here! It's a very pretty pigeon. To me, it screams Birmingham roller. It probably landed in the water, after being lost for some time, and being thirsty and exhausted. Do you want to keep it? If you do, we would be happy to give you advice on food and housing.

 

[SarahRackowski]

definitely a domestic pigeon, I would call this bird either a Birmingham roller or, what it looks more like to me, a tippler (both are small, thin-billed breeds)

 

[Gray Farms]

Pigeon