What Is a Pigeon’s Cere & What Is Its Function?
The cere is a fleshy, membranous covering of the base of the upper mandible of a bird through which the nostrils open. It is a defining characteristic that forms one
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Soaring in Slumber: The Fascinating Dream World of Pigeons
Have you ever wondered what pigeons dream about when they are sleeping? Well, wonder no more. A new study has found the answer, and it’s quite as wild as some
Crested Pigeon: Breed Guide
The crested pigeon, Latin name Ocyphaps lophotes, is one of the native species of Australian pigeons. It gained its taxonomical classification and binomial name in 1822 from Dutch zoologist Coenraad
Hill Pigeon: Breed Guide
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 Symbolism Of The Mourning Dove
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
Polynesian Imperial Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Polynesian Imperial Pigeon is also known as the Society Islands Pigeon and Tahiti Imperial Pigeon This large wild pigeon species is endemic to French Polynesia and the remaining population
