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  1. Domestic pigeon - Wikipedia

    Due to their homing ability, pigeons have been used to deliver messages, including war pigeons during the two world wars. Despite this, city pigeons, which are feral birds, are generally seen …

  2. Pigeon | Bird of Prey, Flight & Migration Patterns | Britannica

    Dec 20, 2025 · Pigeon, any of several hundred species of birds constituting the family Columbidae (order Columbiformes). Smaller forms are usually called doves, larger forms …

  3. Pigeon Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature | PBS

    Nov 14, 2025 · Pigeons: Members of the bird family Columbidae, which includes doves and pigeons. The pigeon family includes over 300 species worldwide, ranging from familiar city …

  4. Pigeon Facts: Everything You Need to Know About These ...

    May 27, 2025 · Generally, “dove” refers to the smaller, often white varieties, and “pigeon” to the larger, chunkier birds—but it’s more about cultural perception than science.

  5. Forget everything you think you know about pigeons

    Forget everything you think you know about pigeons. There are more than 300 species of pigeons in the world—many of which are drop-dead gorgeous. “They’re the world’s most overlooked …

  6. Pigeon - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts

    Everything you should know about the Pigeon. The Pigeon is a scavenger bird that is commonly viewed as a pest, intelligent enough to carry messages.

  7. Pigeon Bird Facts - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · Depending on the species, pigeons are birds that come in a wide variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. They can be as small as 6 inches to over 2 feet long. The crowned pigeon …