Most of the pigeons are simply called by their assigned number; McLean explained that naming them makes them too close to a family pet. McLean, 85, has been raising pigeons since he was 9 years old.

The female was about an inch shorter. The head and upper parts of the male pigeon were a clear bluish gray with black streaks on the scapulars and wing coverts. Patches of pinkish iridescence at the ...

Polytypic (12 ssp.; nominate in North America.). Length 12.5". A medium-size compact pigeon with long wings and a short tail. Birds most closely resembling their wild ancestors are gray with head ...

The large, heavily built gray pigeon frequents the forests and woodlands of the West; most often seen in flocks of varying sizes in rapid flight. Wings make a loud clapping sound when flushed.

Kolkata's once-thriving pigeon racing culture has seen a significant decline, with only a few enthusiasts remaining from a vibrant community of around 500 in the 80s. Factors such as increasing upkeep ...

A pigeon has been found with its wings and tail feathers cut in eastern Kowloon, marking the second such case of bird abuse reported in Hong Kong in less than a week. A Society for the Prevention ...

These remarkable birds, with their iridescent wings, fiery-red feet, sparking scarlet eyes and unmistakably deafening calls, passed from the Earth 99 years ago. In the 19th century, the passenger ...