What I've learned from studying the wild pigeon

Domestic pigeons have surprising cultural significance. They inspired Charles Darwin in his thinking about evolution, ...
Gizmodo

Pigeons With Tiny Backpacks Are Gathering Climate Data Now

Steadfast pigeon defenders have something new to crow about: The oft-maligned birds may be scientists’ latest tool in combating air pollution and tracking climate change. Researchers at the University ...
NPR

A small lineage of artisans is reviving the ancient art of pigeon whistles in Beijing

For centuries, owners tied lightweight whistles to their pet pigeons in China. The art of making pigeon whistles almost faded away in Beijing, but a small group of artisans is bringing it back. Forget ...
Salon

Keeping pet pigeons is a lesson in learning to let go

This was the text I sent to my husband, Richie, after I found a listing for two pigeons on the MSPCA website. Beautiful bright silver and glistening, they were described as “gray rock doves” and ...
WUNC

Attaching Small Weights To Pigeons Helps Them Shoot Up In The Social Hierarchy

It turns out there is a social hierarchy among pigeons, and it definitely pays to be the big bird on campus. STEVE PORTUGAL: Being top of the dominance hierarchy basically gives you preferential ...