Here in Marin, we have four kinds of doves and pigeons. Really, these are all members of the same family — “dove” and “pigeon” are not strictly scientific words and are applied without any perfectly ...

Studying wild rock doves gives us a rare chance to establish how one of science’s model species lives in nature. This may yield insights into domestication, wild-feral hybridisation, and ...

EAST CHATHAM , N.Y. — The New Year splashes in, the gusting rain disappointing skiers, skaters and snowman makers. It rains and rains through the night and finally clears in the morning to a sparkling ...

To the layperson, the difference between pigeons and doves has something to do with color—maybe. Or location. Or general appeal (doves usually get much better press than pigeons do). But what’s the ...

The pigeons which perch on window ledges and line roof ridges of downtown buildings are the subject of many opinions by the humans with whom they share their environment. Many of those opinions are ...

Pigeons and doves are found locally in town centers, adjacent woodlands and in almost every habitat in Oregon. Some are native to North America and others are not, but these frequently seen birds are ...

They coo. They swoop. And they poop. Everywhere, on everything and, eventually, on everyone. But legislation looms that threatens to stick in the craw of the ubiquitous urban pigeon and turn Gotham ...

In North Carolina, as in most states, dove season has begun. I have nothing against dove hunters, except one thing. There are some irresponsible hunters out there. Keep in mind that there is a reason ...

Many cities across the Valley consider flocks of pigeons and the droppings they produce a public nuisance. But are there laws ...

Pigeons and doves belong to the same bird family called "Columbidae.” Despite belonging to the same family, the two birds are entirely different from each other. Yet there are many who are not aware ...