The Jacobin pigeon is a unique breed of fancy pigeon with a very distinctive ‘ruff’ of feathers, born of hundreds of years of selective breeding all over Asia. They are primarily bred for show and decoration. They are named after their ruffled feathers which reminded breeders of the distinctive habits of Jacobin Monks. The Jacobin …
You have likely heard the phrase or seen it circulating across social media between millennials, but still have no idea what it means or where it came from (and maybe you were too scared to ask for fear of looking, I don’t know, old?) Unless you know your cult-classic TV show pop culture references, then …
Practical, Stylish, Coo-coo-Cool…Pigeon Pants Are the Avian Fashion Trend of the Future It’s always a shame to keep a bird cooped up indoors, but sadly, sometimes, it’s for their own safety. The good news is that pigeons are easy to tame, adapt quickly, and almost always end up enjoying their life indoors, but that doesn’t …
While there are many people who disregard this wonderful, domestic bird, there are countless individuals who have had their hearts touched by pigeons. Sometimes, we see ourselves in nature, and sometimes we see ourselves reflect by the traits of a pigeon. When you reflect on it, pigeons are naturally resilient, brave, and friendly. Here are …
You may have come across two pigeons touching beaks or kissing, whether that be urban pigeons in your local town or your two pet pigeons in their bird coop outside. Lots of animals kiss, some of which mean different things, but there are certain reasons as to why pigeons kiss and we’ll be explaining it …
Regardless of how ceremonious and romantic they may appear in movies and on TV – Dove releases are cruel to animals. Abandoning your pet dog in the middle of nowhere then speeding away, allowing a defenceless animal to fend on its own, is practically the same as releasing a bird that has no skills to …
Pigeon racing is still surprisingly popular, but it’s a dangerous sport for the birds involved. Racing enthusiasts seek to breed or buy champions carefully. They have complete control over all aspects of care in order to increase the probability of victory. Pigeon racers then unleash thousands of domesticated racing pigeons hundreds of kilometres from their …
The Pokemon world is huge and it is filled with many gorgeous creatures. A lot of these creatures have taken inspiration from animals and species that we see in our lives. Altogether there are 898 different Pokemon and that isn’t counting the different forms of Pokemon as separate entries. If we did then there would …
Just like we have many terms for a group of humans such as a family, mob, pack, unit, bunch, and army, we have numerous terms to describe a group of pigeons. That’s one of the most remarkable aspects of the English language and the animal kingdom. There are a variety of collective nouns that can …
A dove with an olive branch in its beak is a famous symbol within many religions such as Christianity, Catholicism, and Judaism. Aside from this, it is also used in other places or situations like in the Air Force, politics, and art. But for those who are not religious or are unfamiliar with this symbol, …
