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Why Do Pigeons Bob Their Heads? Behavior Explained!
What is it with pigeons bobbing their heads? Are they dancing to the rhythms of nature? Are they enjoying their time? Are they trying to entertain us? The answer is simple – none of the above. Head-bobbing has a scientific explanation. It turns out that pigeons have to bob their heads to be able to…
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Dove vs Pigeon (All Differences You Need to Know)
For many of us, doves have a special symbolism: whether messengers of peace or (unwitting) wedding celebrants, doves have long been associated with all things serene, peaceful, and happy. It’s no surprise that most birders are delighted to see and hear doves in the wild, whether perched in pairs on telephone lines, racing through cloudless…
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What Do Mourning Doves Eat?
Mourning doves are small, plump, grayish-brown birds with long, pointed tails in the Columbidae family. They are closely related to pigeons and are the most common dove in North America, where they are a popular game bird throughout their range. These birds live in open woodlands but feed in grasslands, agricultural fields, backyards, and on…
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Baby Pigeons: All You Need to Know
There are actually some 300 species of the family Columbidae which includes both pigeons and doves. The pigeons included in this classification contain those as beautiful and ornate as the Jacobin breed prized by Queen Victoria or those bred for flight characteristics such as the easily recognizable Homing Pigeon, descended from the Rock Pigeon. When…
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What Do Pigeons Eat?
Pigeons are small birds often found in urban areas. They make a distinctive cooing sound while roosting and are well-adapted to human environments. Pigeons can also be pests because they flock together in large groups, which can cause damage to buildings and crops. The common name of pigeon typically refers to the feral rock pigeon…
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How Long Do Pigeons Live? (The LIFESPAN of Them)
Pigeons are medium-sized birds in the family Columbidae that occupy many habitat types on nearly every continent worldwide. Many pigeon species thrive in large, urban environments where few wild animals can survive. Common pigeons Columba livia, also called rock pigeons or rock doves, were introduced outside their native range of Europe, Asia, and North Africa…
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How Long Do Doves Live? [DOVE LIFESPAN]
Doves are gentle birds that people associate with peace and serenity. They are commonly found throughout North America and are also popular birds of choice to keep as pets. But, what is the average lifespan of a dove? The average life expectancy of a dove is 1.5 years. Where they live can affect their lifespan.…
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Do Doves Mate For Life?
Doves appear throughout popular culture as symbols of love. They’re released at wedding ceremonies and pop up on cards around Valentine’s Day. The image of a pair of doves snuggling is synonymous with monogamous love. But do doves really mate for life? Do they deserve their reputation as “love birds?” The answer is yes and…
