Columbidae – and the names “pigeon” and “dove” have little relevance. Those we call “pigeons” are generally larger than those ...

I love dove hunting. Probably for multiple reasons. It is a low-key hunt. Mild weather. Not intense, and it involves some high-speed shooting. How can you not love all of those factors? Then there are ...

The early fossil record of the group is poor, with the oldest specimen being from the Late Oligocene of Australia. The group has no Paleogene fossil record in the Northern Hemisphere as yet, and ...

UK households are being warned not to disturb doves or pigeons in their garden from February - or face a possible fine and ...

Doves are a diverse group of cooing birds that are found all over the world. They symbolize peace in folklore and literature. Certain species even make great pets. Just make sure to thoroughly ...

Pigeons get a bad rap in big cities such as Austin. They're often called "rats with wings" and viewed as a nuisance, but there's much more to the birds than meets the eye. And what better time to ...

It is true that humans domesticated pigeons for centuries, and feral pigeons do largely stay in urban environments because we brought them there. They are highly trainable, and if fed by humans, they ...

A floppy purple pigeon has been making waves on social media, popping up in comments sections, and lending itself to many a meme spinoff, leaving many an internet user to wonder, just what is Trash ...

Rare wild pigeons extinct in most of the world have been discovered living in remote parts of Scotland and Ireland. Researchers have found the rock dove, also known as the rock pigeon, living on ...

This spring, I've had birds on my mind. I've posted a series of posts on birds: the parenting of Caledonian crows and Backyard Chickens I and 2. . I've spent what seems like weeks hanging out in my ...