African green pigeons are a natural wonder to behold due to their unique yet heart-soothing chirping and their distinctive color. Habiting within the African continent, the African green pigeons are one of the 5 pigeons that habitat the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Adult African green pigeons have green plumage, with darker green feathers on their wings…
The Nicobar pigeon is one of the most eye-catching species of pigeons found in nature. This beautiful bird is well-known all around the world for its unique features and physical characteristics. These Nicobar pigeons are typically seen in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the tropical forests surrounding Southeast Asia. These pigeons are an essential part…
Common wood pigeons, scientifically known as Columba palumbus, are highly popular among bird enthusiasts for several reasons. They are far larger than the urban pigeons, with distinctive physical features, including a plump body, broad wings, and grayish-blue feathers with white patches. Also, hearing the males’ low-pitched and rhythmic coos that sound like “hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo” is a…
Negligence while selecting the breeders may result in the production of youngsters of low grades. For success in the pigeon racing event, the intelligence and excellent physique of the pigeons are necessary. So, how to select and breed champion racing pigeons? You need to select mating pairs from generations of winner pigeons. Besides, ensure the…
Pigeons are one of the world’s most common and recognizable bird species. These birds are known for their distinctive cooing calls and adaptability to various environments. However, successful pigeon breeding and development are highly dependent on environmental factors. So what are the environmental factors affecting pigeon breeding? Temperature and humidity are the most critical environmental…
Preventing and treating E. coli in racing pigeons is challenging. The reason is the lack of clear guidelines and the unique challenges of managing flock health. How to Treat E. coli in Racing Pigeons? Although diagnosis can be challenging, you have options include necropsy, serological testing, or cloacal swabs. Antibiotic treatment is often the most…
Pigeons that race has different lifestyles and diet that helps them excel in their career. As a result, their lifetime is also different from the usual pigeons, which affects their racing lifetime as well. So how many years can a racing pigeon race? On average, a pigeon race rarely exceeds 3 years of a racing…
Since the 1800s, the race of pigeons was the main source of entertainment for people. They didn’t have access to a wide variety of sports and hobbies back then and hence relied upon such sports for amusement. In this article, we shall discuss the pigeon racing calendar: local, national, and international events in depth. Since…
When it comes to racing, less than half of the pigeons return to their homes. More than half of them die or get lost due to the extreme conditions that are set by the racing community. If more than half of the pigeons don’t return, there has to be something wrong with the system. So…
Male pigeons select the nesting place and pick stems and sticks for approval to present to their female partner. Upon acceptance, the female builds the nest with leaves, sticks, and stems supplied by the male. Their breeding habit is preceded by severe pigeon courtship rituals, after which they breed throughout the season. To bird enthusiasts…