Est. 2020 · Health pages checked by a vet

A field guide to feral, racing and fancy pigeons, and the people who look after them.

Dan
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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

  1. Types

    Barb Pigeon: Breed Guide

    Developed in England from birds thought to have come from North Africa, the Barb pigeon is a type of domestic fancy pigeon, the result of many years of…

  2. Types

    Victoria Crowned Pigeon: Breed Guide

    The Victoria crowned pigeon is one of the largest pigeons in the world and one of four species of crowned pigeon, all of which live mainly on the…

  3. Types

    Band-Tailed Pigeon: Breed Guide

    The band-tailed pigeon is native to western North America and is usually described as the largest pigeon north of Mexico. It is one of the closest living relatives…

  4. Keeping

    The Ultimate Guide To Pigeon Farming

    Pigeon farming can be profitable. A few good breeding pairs can grow into a small business over time. In theory, a handful of breeding pairs and their offspring…

  5. Types

    Hyacinth Pigeon: Breed Guide

    The Hyacinth is a domestic breed of pigeon defined by its colour and spangled markings. It is rare outside a few European countries and is most often seen…

  6. Types

    Indian Fantail Pigeon: Breed Guide

    A descendant of the rock dove like all pigeons, the Indian Fantail Pigeon is a breed of fancy pigeon. It was created through careful selective breeding and is…

  7. Types

    Archangel Pigeon: Breed Guide

    The Archangel is a fancy show pigeon known for the metallic sheen of its brightly coloured feathers. In the UK the name is used for the black and…

  8. Types

    Chinese Owl Pigeon: Breed Guide

    The Chinese Owl Pigeon is also known as the Whiskered Owl Pigeon, and is used for exhibitions, as ornamental birds, and they are sometimes taken in as pets.…

  9. Types

    Birmingham Roller Pigeon: Breed Guide

    The Birmingham Roller Pigeon is a very popular domestic pigeon. As its name suggests, it was developed and popularised in the Birmingham area of the United Kingdom. Through…

  10. Facts

    Why Do Pigeons Make Noise When They Fly?

    When pigeons take off you can often hear a whistling noise, which sounds like this: The sound is best studied in the Australian crested pigeon, where it comes…