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Profiles of wild pigeon and dove species and of domestic and fancy breeds.
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Can You Find Nicobar Pigeons For Sale? Is It Legal?
Nicobar pigeons are sometimes sold as exotic pets, but the Nicobar pigeon is a near-threatened species, so buying one raises legal and conservation issues. These are covered below:…
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Topknot Pigeon: Breed Guide
The topknot pigeon is native to eastern Australia. It is named for its swept-back crest that gives the bird’s head a distinctive shape. Origins of the Topknot Pigeon…
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French Mondain Pigeon: Breed Guide
The French Mondain is a large, heavy fancy pigeon with a rounded body. It was originally a utility breed in France, farmed for meat and also shown, and…
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The Wonga Pigeon: Breed Guide
The wonga pigeon is a shy wild pigeon native to eastern Australia. It is recognizable for its plump body, distinctive coloring and call that gives it its name.…
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The Nicobar Pigeon Gizzard Stone: Jewellery and Other Threats
The Nicobar pigeon is listed as Near Threatened. Habitat loss, hunting for food and trapping for the pet trade are the main threats, and the bird is also…
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Dutch Cropper Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Dutch Cropper is a large fancy pigeon with a balloon chest and well-feathered legs. It is often described as the oldest and largest fancy pigeon breed of…
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Parrot Pigeon Hybrids: Do They Exist + All You Need To Know
Parrot pigeon hybrids do not exist: parrots and pigeons are too genetically different to interbreed, and even if they mated, no offspring would result. Some pigeons, such as…
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Seagull Pigeon Hybrids: Do They Exist + All You Need To Know
Seagull pigeon hybrids do not exist. Gulls and pigeons are too distantly related to cross-breed successfully. Where Did The Seagull Pigeon Hybrid Come From? There are probably a…
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Spinifex Pigeon: Breed Guide
Spinifex pigeons are small, rusty-coloured pigeons with a tall, pointed crest on the head. Like their relatives the bronzewings, they make a loud whirring sound with their wings…
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Pale-Vented Pigeon: Breed Guide
The pale-vented pigeon (Patagioenas cayennensis) is a large, shy, tree-dwelling pigeon. It usually perches high up while looking for food, sometimes comes down to the ground to feed,…
