England is home to an estimated 18 million feral/wood pigeons. A mating pair can breed up to six times within a year. Below are some of the UK's most common types of pigeons: 1. Wood...

A medium-sized stout-bodied species, the hill pigeon is similar in looks to a feral pigeon. They live at altitudes above 1500m across a very great range in Asia. Origins of the Hill...

The symbolism of the appearance of a mourning dove depends on your emotional state. It means something different if you are in mourning than if you are in love. Like its cousin, the white dove,...

The Silvery pigeon is a fairly large species of pigeon that is native to Malaysia and Indonesia. Named for its coloring, this pigeon is also known as the Silvery wood pigeon or the Grey wood...

One of the most familiar characteristics of feral and wood pigeons is their iridescent necks. This shiny, almost mermaid-style visual effect of green and purple is one of the most interesting and...

The mourning dove is one of the most commonly seen birds in North America. Although so numerous it is, like its cousin, the white dove, a bird associated with much symbolism. In various legends,...