Pigeons can become persistent visitors to balconies due to accidental feeding. Simple, natural methods can effectively deter them. Removing hidden food sources, using reflective surfaces, and ...

The pigeon family includes over 300 species worldwide, ranging from familiar city dwellers to rare tropical birds. Notable members include: Pigeons have compact bodies, short legs, and small heads ...

We used to think the ‘sex’ of an animal was clearly defined by its chromosomes. But it’s way more complicated than it seems. To begin with, consider five bird species commonly found in Queensland: the ...

Feeding pigeons, once seen as harmless, carries significant health risks. Experts warn of severe lung diseases from inhaling pigeon droppings. A fungus, Cryptococcus neoformans, found in droppings can ...

Birds with beautiful crests: Nature's runway is always open, and the amazing headgear that some birds wear is one of the most eye-catching things about them. These beautiful feather displays, called ...

This big pigeon has a sophisticated lace-like crest. The ornate patterns of its feathers are like a dainty crown, making it one of the most regal birds. The hoopoe has a dramatic fan-shaped crest. Its ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Colorado jury on Friday awarded $21 million to a woman who was paralyzed when she fell from a ski lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort three years ago.

A crested auklet was spotted on Farallon Islands, marking “the first-ever record of this species” on the islands, a conservation group said. Photo from Melisa Amato/USFWS “Among the usual crowd” of ...

Watch as this a woman documents the growth of two baby pigeons who nested inside her bathroom, right next to the shower. Marlene Blanke, from Berlin, Germany, filmed these clips showing the pigeon ...

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Thousands of people gathered on the High Line on Saturday for Pigeon Fest, inspired by an artist’s sculpture and an appreciation for the city’s most resilient birds. Alexandra Owensby took home second ...

Two pigeons caused chaos on a Delta flight, causing the flight to return to the gate twice. On Saturday May 24, two stowaway pigeons caused the delay on Delta Flight 2348, which was supposed to fly ...