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Added details about Doves in Biblical times
[[Image:Hawk-dove.jpg|thumb|280px|1966 cartoon by Ed Valtman]]
[[Image:Hawk-dove.jpg|thumb|280px|1966 cartoon by Ed Valtman]]
The terms dove and pigeon are interchangable in their Biblical references. There are four species of doves that inhabited the Holy Land in Bible times. The most common is ''Columba livia'' or the Rock Pigeon. Also, a common variation is '''turtle-dove''', which is a term that may be derived from the notes of its call. The most comon turtle-dove in Bible times was likely the ''Turtur aruitus''<ref>http://www.weseejesus.com/bibledictionary/dove.html</ref>
In political terminology, a '''dove''' is one who opposes war, or a particular war, especially the [[Vietnam War]]. It is in contrast with a [[hawk]], who is someone in favor of war, or a particular war.
In political terminology, a '''dove''' is one who opposes war, or a particular war, especially the [[Vietnam War]]. It is in contrast with a [[hawk]], who is someone in favor of war, or a particular war.