Give Pigeons A Chance
Pigeons might be the most misunderstood bird in the world. Here's why they're really cool.
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Doves are basically just white pigeons.
Both dove and pigeon refer to the 308 species of birds from the Columbidae family. The difference boils down to linguistics, as "dove" has purer connotations. They are often cultural symbols of love and peace, whilst common "pigeons" aka Rock Doves are seen as urban pests.
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They are smart enough to perceive abstract concepts like time and space.
Scientists have discovered that pigeons get the concepts of time and space and can connect them - though they do it through different cognitive mechanisms than us humans.
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Once they find a mate, it's for life.
Pigeons are loving birds and usually monogamous. Once they partner up, they mate for life and live together as a couple. Both birds remain faithful to each-other throughout their lives or until some external element separates them.
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They also make really great parents.
Both the male and female take turns sitting on their eggs, and then taking care of their young in that nest. All pigeons are also able to produce "pigeon milk" to feed their babies with.
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Pigeons are highly intelligent and can recognise human faces.
They are able to differentiate between humans, not by the clothes worn, as they have learnt that clothing changes, but by facial recognition.
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Contrary to popular belief, pigeons are very clean.
Possibly the biggest misconception about these creatures is that they are "dirty" and carry disease, but they are actually very clean and meticulous self-groomers.
Source: backtobirds.com
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