MOST IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT PIGEON

 MOST IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT PIGEON

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WHAT IS A PIGEON

Pigeon is a bird called bird of peace . If you are a pigeon lover, then you must know what pigeons eat. And if you do not know , we are going to elaborate in this article.

Friends, There are lot of species of pigeon. It can be around but not exactly 3000. It is a regular flying bird whose body is covered with feathers.

This is a type of bird which  likes to be in contact with humans.







👉👉PIGEON'S  SCIENTIFICE CLASSINFICUTION

• Scientific name is Columbidae
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• kingdom is Animalia
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• phylum is Chordata
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• class is Aves
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• family is columbidae
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• FACTS ABOUT PIGEON
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• 1/ Pigeon are found all over the world. According to an estimate their number is around 400 million in the whole world
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• 2/ Pigeons can fly up to a height of 6000 feet their flying speeds can be up to 40km per hour
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•  Their ability to see is extraordinary, they are able to identify object at a distance of 26 miles
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• Normally the pigeon that lives in the forest, have lifespan between 3 and 5 years old. The lifespan of a pet pigeon can be up to 15-20 years.
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• Record book says the oldest pigeon is 25 years old.

• Size & Shape
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  Larger and plumper than a Mourning Dove, Rock Pigeons are tubby birds with small heads and short legs. Their wings are broad but pointed wings and the tail is wide and rounded.

  
  RELATIVE SIZE
  
  Larger than a Mourning Dove; smaller than a crow.between robin and crow
  MEASUREMENTS
  Both Sexes
  
  Length: 11.8-14.2 in (30-36 cm)
  Weight: 9.3-13.4 oz (265-380 g)
  Wingspan: 19.7-26.4 in (50-67 cm)

  
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• Color Pattern
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  Variable in color, but most birds are bluish gray with two black bands on the wing and a black tip to the tail. Most birds have iridescent throat feathers. Wing patterns may include two bars, dark spots, or can be plain. The tail is usually dark tipped.

  

Behavior

Pigeons often gather in flocks, walking or running on the ground and pecking for food. When alarmed, the flock may suddenly fly into the air and circle several times before coming down again.






• Habitat

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  Pigeons are familiar birds of cities and towns. You'll also see them around farmland and fields, as well as in their archetypal habitat, rocky.
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• Regional Differences


Rock 
Pigeons with red plumage may be more common in the southwestern United States than in northern and eastern areas.

Regional Photos
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