What is “zombie pigeon” disease: can it be spread to humans?
Alarm bells were sounding in the United Kingdom in October. Nope, it wasn’t another economic...
Rare wild ancestors of feral pigeons found living on British and Irish islands
Researchers led by members of Oxford University's Department of Biology have found rare colonies...
‘Lost’ pigeon found after more than a century
A September expedition to Papua New Guinea confirmed via video the existence of the black-naped...
A pink dove died of fume inhalation. Here’s why it’s reigniting discussion around so-called gender reveals.
A week after a dove — dyed pink from head to claw — was found on the streets of New York City and...
Maniac beheads pigeons, drinks their blood in crowded park
A raving lunatic beheaded two pigeons in Bryant Park, proclaimed he was a “vampire” — and guzzled...
Homing pigeons share our human ability to build knowledge across generations
Homing pigeons may share the human capacity to build on the knowledge of others, improving their...
A Hospital’s New Weapons Against Pigeons Are Baby Falcons
FERAL PIGEONS, WHICH LIVE ON every continent in the world except Antartica, are famously...
Crested pigeons use feathers to sound the alarm
Many animals will sound an alarm to alert other members of their group of impending danger. Now,...
Pigeons better at multitasking than humans
Pigeons are capable of switching between two tasks as quickly as humans -- and even more quickly...
Pigeon poop problem weighs down Sid Buckwold Bridge
For 53 years, large flocks of pigeons have called the Sid Buckwold Bridge home. And for 53 years,...
Two dead after pigeon droppings infection at Glasgow hospital
Two patients have died at a hospital after contracting a fungal infection linked to pigeon...
Pigeon bowling has no place at fall fairs
Prior to this past weekend I had never heard of pigeon bowling. Who has? Even upon learning about...
Pigeon’s eyes ‘scorched shut’ in fiery Toronto bridge explosion: wildlife centre
The Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) found a pigeon with singed feathers and “scorched shut” eyes...
Little known Calgary Racing Pigeon Club oldest in Canada
It’s a hobby that’s a little out of the ordinary, but those who race pigeons love it. The Calgary...