While you have surely witnessed birds like flamingos, gulls, and cranes, migrating to warmer parts of the world during the winter, you have probably never seen pigeons do so. These birds have adapted incredibly well to urban locations, but do they ever leave? Do pigeons migrate? Interestingly, most pigeons do not migrate. They simply do … Read more
Pigeons are a common sight around the world. They are normally light gray with darker flecks on their wings and around their necks. You may occasionally see a brown pigeon or even a white one. Yes, white pigeons are generally rare. In a normal city scenario, white pigeons are generally seen when they are released … Read more
Yes, pigeons do feel cold. As a matter of fact, they get colder much easier than many other bird species. Pigeons are found in various countries across the world, spanning 6 out of the 7 continents. Does this mean that they are suited to extreme weather conditions like heat waves and harsh winters? No, it’s … Read more
Pigeons are neat birds with a long and interesting history, but they are not natural swimmers. They certainly aren’t afraid of the water either and enjoy floating and splashing around for short periods of time. They need water for their survival, and you will generally find them close to a resource of some sort, basking … Read more
You may see pigeons every day, flying around and searching for scraps of food on the sidewalk in major cities. It is very rare that you see a pigeon’s nest or a pair of pigeons in that nest. Yes, current evidence shows that pigeons do in fact mate for life. This means that one pair … Read more
