Ahead of the Convention on Migratory Species COP15 in Brazil, global community members unite to protect migratory birds and the habitats they need to survive ...

The pigeon family includes over 300 species worldwide, ranging from familiar city dwellers to rare tropical birds. Notable members include: Pigeons have compact bodies, short legs, and small heads ...

Despite their reputation for being dirty and disease-carrying, pigeons are actually quite clean animals that pose little risk of transmitting pathogens to humans. Pigeons aren't stupid, either, ...

The pigeons Nia Williams helped to treat at a Manhattan wildlife hospital showed her how much unwanted animals and marginalized New Yorkers have in common.

Island birds display unique adaptations, known as island syndrome, with scientists noting changes in reproduction, flight ability, and behavior. These evolutionary shifts, driven by stable ...

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 ...