It is true that humans domesticated pigeons for centuries, and feral pigeons do largely stay in urban environments because we brought them there. They are highly trainable, and if fed by humans, they ...

A bird's nest says a lot about its maker, to the point that some species have attained considerable fame for their architectural exploits. Weaverbirds get their name from the intricately-woven nests ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Odisha’s carrier pigeon service still maintains a fleet of ...

The High Line is planning a pigeon festival. “People love them or hate them,” the park’s executive director said. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Thursday. Today we’ll look at pigeons and the High ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Before the internet and telephone, societies relied on homing pigeons to relay important news across long distances. Here are three classic examples. Homing pigeons–which are pigeons trained by humans ...

Pigeon lovers protest at a pet store. The pet store owners say they are innocent. And still the flocks seem to be shrinking without explanation. By Sarah Maslin Nir Someone is stealing pigeons off New ...