Viewing Pigeons
Many people find pleasure in viewing pigeons. Because they are one of the few animals that tolerate the environmental conditions of an inner city, pigeons (and house sparrows) may be the only wildlife observed by many people living there. Look for flocks of pigeons in city parks and other places where the birds are accustomed to humans and gather to feed.
Within minutes of watching a large active flock of pigeons, you are bound to see several characteristic displays associated with courtship.
The bow is performed primarily by males after landing near a flock or standing in front of a prospective mate. With neck feathers ruffled, the male lowers his head and turns in full or half circles.
Driving occurs between members of a pair when other birds are present. The two birds will run in tandem with the male bird seeming to drive the female along.
Billing occurs between members of a pair, often just prior to mating. A female puts her bill into her mate’s open mouth, and the two move their heads rhythmically up and down together.
This information was provide by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, Russell Link, and Michael Holmquist
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Within minutes of watching a large active flock of pigeons, you are bound to see several characteristic displays associated with courtship.
The bow is performed primarily by males after landing near a flock or standing in front of a prospective mate. With neck feathers ruffled, the male lowers his head and turns in full or half circles.
Driving occurs between members of a pair when other birds are present. The two birds will run in tandem with the male bird seeming to drive the female along.
Billing occurs between members of a pair, often just prior to mating. A female puts her bill into her mate’s open mouth, and the two move their heads rhythmically up and down together.
This information was provide by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, Russell Link, and Michael Holmquist
Click here to return to the homepage
