Birds of Europe - Pigeons, Doves and Allies

Name all species of pigeons, doves and sandgrouse (Columbiformes) that have been recorded in Europe, including escapees and vagrants. As a hint, taxonomic groups (not necessarily families) are given. In some cases, the name is displayed. (I) = invasive, escapee (A) = vagrant (E) = european endemic
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Sandgrouse (A)
Pallas's sandgrouse
 
Pin-tailed sandgrouse
(A)
Chestnut-bellied sandgrouse
(A)
Spotted sandgrouse
 
Black-bellied sandgrouse
Old world pigeons (Columba)
Common wood-pigeon
(E)
Laurel pigeon
(E)
Bolle's pigeon
(E)
Trocaz pigeon
Hint
Answer
 
Rock pigeon
 
Stock dove
"Doves" (Several genera) (A)
Mourning dove
 
Laughing dove
 
European turtle-dove
 
Oriental turtle-dove
 
Eurasian collared-dove
 
African collared-dove
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