Study shows pigeons are reservoirs of harmful bugs
LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Scientists studying pigeons have found that the often reviled urban bids...
The Viruses of Wild Pigeon Droppings
Birds are frequent sources of emerging human infectious diseases. Viral particles were enriched...
Objectively identifying landmark use and predicting flight trajectories of the homing pigeon using Gaussian processes
Pigeons home along idiosyncratic habitual routes from familiar locations. It has been suggested...
Feral pigeon: flying rat or urban hero?
It was the satirist Tom Lehrer who started the rot in 1959 with his song Poisoning Pigeons in the...
Pigeons steer like helicopters and generate down- and upstroke lift during low speed turns
Turning is crucial for animals, particularly during predator–prey interactions and to avoid...
GPS backpacks identify leaders among flocking pigeons
A freewheeling flock of birds is one of nature’s most endearing spectacles. The flock’s members...
Pigeon Flocks Let the Best Bird Lead
Even the bird-brained can follow a leader. When pigeons fly in flocks, each bird falls behind...
The Pigeon Nest: Pigeon Nesting Habits And Behaviors
Pigeons are those cute, plump little birds that seem to pop up everywhere. From the Rock Pigeon to...
Should you be worried about nesting pigeons?
Spotting a bird’s nest can fill families with delight – but what about when the inhabitants of a...
What To Do If You Find A Pigeon Nest On Your Balcony
Did you find a pigeon nest with eggs in the geranium pot on the balcony? I bet that’s why you’re...
How to get rid of pigeons from your roof and keep them away
In the UK, pigeons seem to be everywhere you go and if you find them on your roof – at home or...
Pigeons – Rock Dove
Commonly known as Pigeons, Rock Pigeons are often considered a nuisance by some city officials and...
Why you should get rid of Pigeons
Pigeons may seem harmless, but these pest birds cause millions of dollars in damage every year to...
How to Clean Pigeon Poop Off a Balcony
While birds might be fun to watch, the damage that they can leave on your balcony and lawn...