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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Behavior
Preening Explained
Preening is the way birds groom and maintain their feathers. Using the beak, a bird repositions feathers, re-links separated barbules, cleans the plumage and removes parasites. A pigeon…
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Behavior
Do Homing Pigeons Get Lost?
Homing pigeons have been bred for speed and navigation. A trained homing pigeon will usually return to its home loft even when released a long way from it,…
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Health
Can Doves and Pigeons Mate? Hybrids, Chromosomes and Fertility
Yes, some can, but it is rare and happens almost only in captivity. A domestic pigeon and a ringneck dove can produce hybrid chicks, but the hybrids are…
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Types
Partridge Pigeon: Breed Guide
The partridge pigeon is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling pigeon endemic to parts of Australia. It is also called the bare-eyed bronzewing, the bare-eyed partridge bronzewing and the bare-eyed partridge…
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Handling
How To Dispose Of A Dead Pigeon: 6 Tips
If you find a dead pigeon in the UK, the government’s advice is not to touch it and to report it to Defra, online or on 03459 33…
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Types
Hill Pigeon: Breed Guide
A medium-sized stout-bodied species, the hill pigeon is similar in looks to a feral pigeon. They live in Asia, mostly in hills and mountains, often above 1,500 m.…
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Types
Silvery Pigeon: Breed Guide
The silvery pigeon is a fairly large pigeon found on small islands off Sumatra and Borneo, in Indonesia and possibly Malaysia. Named for its coloring, this pigeon is…
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Facts
Why Do Pigeons Have Iridescent Feathers?
The green and purple sheen on a pigeon’s neck is a structural colour. In the neck feathers, the barbules have a very thin outer layer of keratin over…
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Types
The Symbolism Of The Mourning Dove
The mourning dove, one of the most commonly seen birds in North America, carries a lot of symbolism, much of it tied to the mournful call that gives…
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Keeping
Pigeons For Sale in Michigan: 7 Places
Pigeons can be bought in Michigan from breeders, pigeon associations and clubs, and online sellers. Local associations and clubs are the best place to start, as they know…
