These Facts About Pigeons Will Brighten Your Day

Look up in the sky—there’s a pigeon! Chances are you’ve seen these brave and curious birds lots of times before, but many folks don’t realize how fascinating and complex pigeons are. Pigeons’ personalities are pleasant and interesting, and their feathers are super cool. We think these facts about pigeons will brighten your day:

pigeons mate for life

Because they hang out in flocks, you may not have noticed that they couple up. They stay in flocks to protect themselves from predators, but pigeon parents raise their babies (aka “squeakers” 🥹) together. How sweet is that? It’s important to keep your distance when observing birds, as this allows them to feel safe and stick together.

pigeons control their own population

The number of pigeons in an area will naturally stabilize depending on food supply and other factors, so there’s no need for humans to feed them. You can keep your vegan pizza crust all to yourself. 😋

pigeons are smart and speedy

If you were to show a pigeon several hundred photos, they’d be able to remember them. As highly visual animals, they have excellent memories. They can also fly as fast as 50 mph and travel up to 500 miles in one day. 

pigeons have taste

With 37 taste buds, it’s no wonder they’re always on the prowl for a tasty snack. They have this in common with a lot of us! 😆

pigeons are super talented

These familiar friends have great eyesight and hearing. A study found that they also understand human transport routes and often rely on that knowledge for navigation more than their own internal magnetic compass. (Oh, and they also have an internal magnetic compass! 😉) 

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Now that you know these extraordinary facts about pigeons, you’ll likely have a new appreciation for them. All animals have unique and complex personalities, and they all deserve compassion. ❤️

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