pigeons
Pheasant Pigeons
The pheasant pigeon (Otidiphaps nobilis) is a captivating and elusive bird species native to the dense rainforests of New Guinea.…
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Carrier Pigeons
Carrier pigeons have long fascinated human cultures for their unique appearance and historical significance. Often confused with homing pigeons, carrier…
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Beautiful Fruit Doves aka Rose-fronted Pigeons
The Beautiful Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus pulchellus), is also known as the Rose-fronted Pigeon or Crimson-capped Fruit Dove (leading to easy…
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Pigeons Species – The Complete List!
Here is a list of all Pigeon species and Breeds with links to informational pages and photos. Please do a…
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Ruddy Pigeons
The Ruddy Pigeons, Patagioenas subvinacea (see Johnson et al., 2001), are a largish pigeon that breeds from Costa Rica south…
Read More » Short-billed Pigeons
The Short-billed Pigeon, Patagioenas nigrirostris (see Johnson et al., 2001), is a largish pigeon which breeds from southern Mexico south…
Read More »Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius)
The Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) was once probably the most common bird in the world. It is estimated that there…
Read More »German Nun Pigeons
German Nun (German: Deutsche Nönnchen) is one of the oldest German pigeon breeds. It is also widespread among the pigeon-breeders…
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Mauritius Blue Pigeons or Pigeon Hollandais
The Mauritius Blue Pigeons are an extinct species of pigeons formerly endemic to Mauritius. Its alternative vernacular name derives from…
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Ryukyu Pigeons aka Silver-banded or Silver-crescented Pigeons
The Ryukyu Wood-pigeons (Columba jouyi), otherwise known as the Silver-banded or Silver-crescented Pigeons are an extinct species of pigeons that…
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