Carrier pigeons, also called homing pigeons, are those trained to carry messages (up to 50 grams in weight) from place to place. Experts say that pigeons have been tamed for about 5,000 years and...
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If you’ve ever watched a pigeon walking around, you’ve likely noticed that their heads tend to bob as they move. Head bobbing is such an iconic part of a pigeon’s behavior and something...
Whether you are just curious or keep pigeons as pets, learning more about their mating and reproduction habits can be either educational or helpful in caring for your birds. You’ve no doubt...
If you are going to hand-rear a baby pigeon, you need to commit to the full process until the bird is able to fend for itself. Knowing how to take care of a baby pigeon means understanding each stage...
Generally - no! A pigeon cannot swim but it is not afraid of water. For many animals, swimming is an instinct that kicks in when they get into the water. That includes many birds, but pigeons...
One of the pigeon’s most distinctive features is its red eyes and it’s all down to genetics. If you’ve ever looked closely at a pigeon, you may have noticed that they have red eyes. In...