Throughout the animal kingdom – heck, throughout the avian kingdom (that’s birds to you and us) – the approach of various species to mating is eclectic. There are lots of birds that go to enormous lengths to make sure they pass on their genetic material. Some birds build structures and call to each other across …
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You’ll Be Surprised How Speedy These Common Birds Are Pigeons aren’t exactly thought of as the speed demons of the sky. We’re more used to seeing them chilling on streetlamps, pooping on unsuspecting heads from building ledges, and waddling up and down seaside piers in search of scraps once the alpha seagulls have had their …
Comparing The Life Expectancies Of Different Types Of Pigeon If you live in or visit the city, you’ll no doubt catch a glimpse of some pretty gnarly-looking pigeons. They seem as if they’ve either had an incredibly rough year, or they’re about to celebrate their 200th birthday. The encounter leaves you wondering how long these …
Whether you’ve got tame pigeons for pets at your home or a couple of champion racing pigeons, you’ll need a comfortable but secure one to keep them all year round. However, buying a pigeon coop from a store or getting someone else to make one up for you can get pretty costly, but there are …
In our modern society, pigeons are often considered to be vermin, with the species of bird populating countless cities and slums around the world. However, this does not mean that the pigeon lives up to its negative reputation, as they can make devoted and loyal pets when placed in the care of a faithful companion. …
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Pigeons make the most marvellous parents. They are a rare species of bird in that both male and female partners are involved in the rearing process for their chicks, and both produce crop milk to feed their young. These beautiful birds have their parenting skills down to a fine art. They tend to lay between …
Finding an abandoned pigeon egg in a nest is very common, especially if you live in an apartment complex with a balcony or they can also be found on building ledges or nooks and crannies in chimneys or gutters. Pigeons will abandon an egg in the nest due to being threatened by another animal or …
Whether you love them or loathe them, pigeons are everywhere – especially once you step foot into a city. Usually you will find them fighting over a piece of scrap food or huddled around something or other. Maybe you own several pigeons and know their distinguished features like the back of your hand. One thing …
How much is the life of a pigeon worth? Often, that depends very much on how good it is at doing the things we as humans have bred it, taught it, or rewarded it to do. If you invest in and train a thoroughbred racehorse, its value isn’t equal to the money you’ve spent to …
Too often dismissed as pests, “rats with wings” or mere racing objects, the humble pigeon actually has a lot to offer, and their lives are fascinating. There are a lot of differences between pigeons and other bird species, particularly with regards to mating and nesting habits, and plenty of incredible facts and quirks. Though found …
