Baby pigeons may be tiny at the beginning, but they sure do grow up fast. In fact, pigeons are so developed when they leave their nests, most people think they are adults. There are many things to ...

You’re walking through town, juggling your keys and your phone, and a pigeon just strolls across your path like you’re in its way. Neck shining green and purple. Head bobbing. Totally unbothered by ...

The pigeon family includes over 300 species worldwide, ranging from familiar city dwellers to rare tropical birds. Notable members include: Pigeons have compact bodies, short legs, and small heads ...

Pigeon facts So let us dust off a few actual pigeon facts. The "chunky," usually gray rock pigeon has pointed wings, a black bill with white base, red eyes and eye rings, and feet the color of a ...

The bird world is a fascinating — and strange — place. From a bird with claws on its wings to another bird's ability to recognize human faces, there's a lot of interesting things to know about various ...

Pigeons were trusted and beloved pets for hundreds of years across the world, including Brooklyn. They were bred and trained as messengers and even used in wars. Partly because they're so intelligent ...

Pigeons are nature’s ambassadors to many young New Yorkers. Kids may grow up singing about Old McDonald, imitating farm animals, and reciting their “this little piggy”s, but those animals aren’t city ...

This highly variable city pigeon is familiar to all urban dwellers. Multicolored birds were developed over centuries of near domestication. Polytypic (12 ssp.; nominate in North America.). Length 12.5 ...