Dan
Dan started Pigeonpedia in January 2020.
He has liked pigeons since he was young, when he fed them breadcrumbs in his local park, now he regularly takes his kids to do the same thing.
He started Pigeonpedia after noticing how few dedicated Pigeon websites there were online.
Articles
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Hunting
Do Magpies Kill Pigeons?
The magpie is an omnivore and is not a friend to pigeons. The magpie is not a bird of prey so the threat to pigeons is less than…
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Types
Modena Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Modena is a fancy pigeon breed with a long history and is considered by many fanciers one of the finest show pigeons. It is easy to breed…
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Nutrition
Do Pigeons Eat Mice?
Pigeons do not eat mice. They will eat a wide variety of foods, but they are mainly seed and grain eaters and do not hunt mammals. Why Can’t…
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Types
Helmet Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Helmet is a fancy pigeon breed, also called the helmet crested pigeon or German helmet pigeon. Its exact origins are unknown, though references may go back to…
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Types
The Nun Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Nun is a domesticated fancy pigeon named for its black and white colouring and crest, which resemble a nun’s habit. It is one of the oldest pigeon…
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Keeping
Where To Buy Pigeons: 17+ Places With Pigeons For Sale
Pigeons can be bought from breeders, clubs and online sellers and shipped directly to the buyer. Shipping is safe: dealers use purpose-made bird boxes handled by specialist pigeon…
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Problems
Is It Legal To Shoot Pigeons? The Laws Explained
Feral pigeons can be shot legally in the U.S. and, under certain conditions, in the U.K., but local laws on weapons, animal welfare and shooting near homes still…
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Types
Lahore Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Lahore pigeon is a type of fancy pigeon that is quite large, but gentle and mild-mannered. It is considered one of the most popular ornamental pigeons around…
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Behavior
Do Doves Really Cry?
No, doves do not cry. Doves (pigeons) and dogs do use moisture to wet their eyes, and it is possible that they may over-wet their eyes so that…
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Fun
9 Pigeon Based Pokemon
The Pokémon most clearly based on a pigeon is Pidove (#519), the “Tiny Pigeon Pokémon”, which evolves into Tranquill and then Unfezant. Pidgey, Pidgeotto and Pidgeot (#016 to…
