Native to the Korean Peninsula, China, Siberia, and the Middle East.
It is a native pigeon and is called a cat pigeon or an oyster pigeon because it lives in burrows.
It used to be common, but
In the 1980s, overseas ahead of major international competitions such as the Olympics.
in bulk
rock pigeon imported,
Now, the rock pigeon is losing out on fertility and bird strength.
It is said that due to hybridization, there are currently about 70 sheep pigeons left.
Often, elders used to eat pigeons in the past.
If anyone says that pigeons are different now
Since you grew up watching pigeons in the past, then
Anyway, there are about 70 sheep pigeons left in Korea around Jiri Mountain.
Why can’t it be designated as a natural monument?
As mentioned above
There are still many sheep pigeons in China, Siberia, and the Middle East.
Because it’s there
and
Natural Monument No. 215
black dove
Because they only live on remote coastal islands with few natural enemies such as cats,
In Korea, Ulleungdo
It is found in Sasu Island and Geomundo Island.
During the breeding season, they usually lay only 1-2 eggs and raise them.
An endangered species with less than 200 individuals left.