Birds

Pigeons can be seen everywhere in your neighborhood. They live alongside you in your neighborhood and have been with humans for almost 5000 years. They are very adaptive birds. They had survived the times when they were used as messengers, even in wartime, to deliver the messages, they have survived urbanization, and now the large … Read more

When you see a pigeon, you see the round head, two big eyes, and a beak. There are no ears to be seen. Still, you make the slightest sound and the bird flies away. How do they hear us? Do they have ears? Or do they use sensory powers to protect themselves? Where are these … Read more

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