Pigeons

Do you have the personality traits of a pigeon? Take the quiz to find out.

Pigeons

Interesting facts

  • Pigeons mate for life, and tend to raise two chicks at the same time.
  • Pigeons are actually very clean.
  • Pigeons are very sociable and intelligent animals.
  • Pigeons are very street smart. They contiune to survive and thrive even with many cities seeing them as a nuisance.

Questions we used for the quiz.

How often do pigeons shed feathers?

The term for bird shedding is called molting. When a bird molts they get rid of old feathers. Pigeons on average molt once a year, usually in the fall.

What do pigeons eat?

Pigeons are natural seed eaters but they will eat almost anything when they are hungry.

How many hours do pigeons sleep?

Pigeons rest and sleep from sundown to sunrise.

Are pigeons intelligent?

Pigeons are considered one of the smartest birds.

Are pigeons street smart?

Considering cities do their best to get rid of pigeons but fail, yes pigeons are street smart.

Do pigeons stay together as a family?

Mommy and daddy pigeons can spend their whole lives together. The baby pigeons often go off on their own after a month or two.

Are pigeons picky eaters?

No. Pigeons will eat whatever they can find.

Are pigeons loud?

Pigeons make a cute cooing sound which can range from quiet to loud, depending on the situation.

Are pigeons aggressive?

Pigeons are not aggressive unless they are provoked or frightened.

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