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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Baby Pigeons
When Do Baby Pigeons Start to Fly?
Baby pigeons learn to fly very quickly. This early part of a pigeon’s life cycle from hatchling to fledgling to flying and leaving the nest usually takes about…
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Types
Speckled Pigeon: Breed Guide
The speckled pigeon (Columba guinea), also called the African rock pigeon, is a pigeon endemic to sub-Saharan Africa. It has a red patch of bare skin around each…
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Choiseul Pigeon: Breed Guide
Last seen over a century ago, the Choiseul pigeon (Microgoura meeki) was native to Choiseul Island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. To date, no other habitats have been…
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Types
Andaman Wood Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Andaman Wood Pigeon is a wild fruit-eating pigeon found only in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (India). This large, grey-colored pigeon lives in dense evergreen forest and…
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Tooth-billed Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Tooth-Billed Pigeon is a large fruit-eating pigeon that is native to Samoa, in the central South Pacific. This rare wild pigeon species is Samoa’s national bird and…
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Handling
How To Bathe a Pigeon in 7 Easy Steps
A pigeon’s feathers need to be taken care of. A pigeon will preen itself and also carry out regular feather maintenance but as an owner, you can also…
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Nutrition
7 Pigeon Treats That They Will Love
Pigeons need a varied and balanced diet for their health and well-being. They generally like to eat seed and grain mixes and there are certain foods that even…
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Types
Pied Imperial Pigeon: Breed Guide
The pied imperial pigeon is a relatively large, plump species of pigeon found in Southeast Asia, with a close relative in Northern Australia. Its most distinguishing feature is…
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Scandaroon Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Scandaroon pigeon is not an overly common breed of fancy pigeon with a distinctive look that resembles more that of a chicken than a pigeon. Like many…
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Behavior
Why Is My Pigeon Biting Me?
A pet pigeon that bites usually has a reason, such as giving a warning, defending itself or its nest, annoyance, illness or a misunderstanding during handling. Pigeons do…
