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...
Category: Behavior
Pigeons will nest anywhere that is out of reach and offers some protection against the elements. Common places for pigeons to nest include; abandoned buildings, roofs, attics, beams, guttering,...
Animals and birds, much like people, don’t always get along with each other - pigeons are no exception. If you keep pet pigeons, or even if you just like watching them in the wild, you’ve...
If you’ve ever watched a pigeon walking around, you’ve likely noticed that their heads tend to bob as they move. Head bobbing is such an iconic part of a pigeon’s behavior and something...
Generally - no! A pigeon cannot swim but it is not afraid of water. For many animals, swimming is an instinct that kicks in when they get into the water. That includes many birds, but pigeons...
Pigeons make a wide variety of sounds including different types of cooing and grunting noises. Keep reading to find out all about the sounds that a pet pigeon might make and why they make...