COLUMBA is a genus of birds in the Columbidae family, commonly known as doves. The term COLUMBA is derived from the Latin word for dove. The most common species of dove in this genus is the Rock Dove, which is also known as the Rock Pigeon. Other species include the Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove, and Eurasian Collared-Dove. All of these species are found in various parts of the world and are known for their gentle nature and soft cooing.