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...

Pigeons mate for life and generally lay a clutch of two eggs. They will incubate the eggs for up to 21 days but on average, pigeon eggs hatch on the 18th day. If you keep pigeons, here is a guide to...

Pigeons make a wide variety of sounds including different types of cooing and grunting noises. The sounds vary according to the reason for the vocalisation, whether they are communicating as a mating...

Why we never see baby pigeons is one of the great mysteries of the avian world and there are some intriguing conspiracy theories out there. One popular one is that pigeons are government spies so...

You’re probably wondering what pigeon pants are. If so, you aren’t alone. Pigeon pants are essentially a harness that your pet pigeon can wear that has a built-in diaper that catches...