Dove vs pigeon vs seagull: size comparison
Doves, pigeons, and seagulls differ in size, with doves being the smallest and seagulls being the largest. You can visualize their scale by comparing their lengths, heights, and weights.
Biggest vs smallest
1.96× the size
Seagull is about 1.96 times the size of dove.
- dove
- about 11 in (28 cm) long and 7.87 in (20 cm) tall · 4.94 oz (140 g)
- pigeon
- about 13 in (33 cm) long and 9.84 in (25 cm) tall · 12.3 oz (350 g)
- seagull
- about 21.7 in (55 cm) long and 15.7 in (40 cm) tall · 2.2 lb (1 kg)
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
Questions people ask
- How long are these birds?
- A dove is about 11 in (28 cm) long, a pigeon is about 13 in (33 cm) long, and a seagull is about 21.7 in (55 cm) long.
- How tall do they stand?
- The heights are 7.87 in (20 cm) for a dove, 9.84 in (25 cm) for a pigeon, and 15.7 in (40 cm) for a seagull.
- How much do they weigh?
- A dove weighs 4.94 oz (140 g), a pigeon weighs 12.3 oz (350 g), and a seagull weighs 2.2 lb (1 kg).