Pigeons mate most usually on the ground, sometimes in trees but never in flight. Even though the act is short, it involves the cock (male pigeon) perching on the female bird so a stable platform is...
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Sexing a pigeon can be difficult because there are no obvious differences between the genders to the untrained eye. Generally, you have to examine a few areas and watch over a little bit of time in...
Whether you have pet pigeons or not, sometimes there are instances when you might need to trap them. Perhaps you are trying to corral your own pet birds or perhaps there are some wild pigeons...
Man is by far the greatest predator of pigeons. Yet they also have plenty of other predators too including Falcons, Sparrowhawks, Owls, Foxes, Ferrets, Snakes, Rats, Cats, Dogs and more. Evidence...
Pigeons sleep anywhere that is convenient. Pigeons are diurnal birds, that is, they are active only during daylight hours. The reason for this is that have poor night vision, so for them, flying...
Bowing or bobbing, as it is also known, is a peculiar characteristic of pigeons which is particularly commonplace as part of their mating ritual. Yet there are other factors and reasons why a...