Species
editSouth Korea is home to various species of pigeon.
Columba livia (rock dove; 집비둘기) is the most common, though cultivated.[1]
In 1998, a Columba oenas instance was first sighted.[2]
Columba rupestris (Hill pigeon; 양비둘기 or 낭비둘기) is native to Korea. However, in South Korea, it has been outcompeted by Columba livia and can only be found in select Buddhist temples and remote islands. Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment classifies the species as type II endangered in South Korea, second highest caution level.[3]
History
editDuring the Joseon era, the wealthy was recorded keeping exotic pigeon breeds as pets.[4]
Muko (黙烏) has a white body, a black tail, and a black spot on the crown of its head. Jeonbaek (全白) is pure white throughout. Seung (僧) is brown, with neck feathers that are a dull reddish color with a golden sheen. The tips of the wings and tail are edged with light black lines, and in the middle of the wings there are two bands of pale black and purplish color. Because it looks like a monk wearing a kasa (袈裟), it is called "Seung." [...]
In late 20th century, pigeon release events were common.[5]
Problems
editPublic perception
editIn law
editReferences
edit- ↑ Kim 2018, p. 71.
- ↑ 박 & 이 2005, p. 1-3.
- ↑ "국립생물자원관 한반도의 생물다양성". species.nibr.go.kr. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
- ↑ 교수, 백승종 한국기술교육대 대우 (2020-04-01). "[역사와 현실]비둘기를 사랑한 조선의 부자들". 경향신문 (in Korean). Retrieved 2026-01-02.
- ↑ PD, 최유진 (2021-05-14). "[애니캔스피크] ①비둘기 "도시의 삶, 우리가 선택한 것은 아니었어요"". 경향신문 (in Korean). Retrieved 2026-01-02.
Publications
edit- Kim, Junsoo (2018-03-13). "S. Korea's Developmental Urbanization and Reshaping of 'State-Nature' Relations: Affective Governance of Urban Pigeons". The Korean Association of Space and Environment Research. 63: 55–100. doi:10.19097/kaser.2018.28.1.55.
- 박, 진영; 이, 정연 (2006). "한국미기록 비둘기과(Columbidae) 1종에 관한 보고". 한국조류학회지 (in Korean). 13 (1): 67–68.