What Does a Pigeon Look Like?
The rock dove, commonly known as the pigeon, is a robust, medium-sized bird weighing between 9 and 13 ounces. Adults typically measure 11 to 14 inches in length and have a wingspan ranging from 20 to 26 inches. Pigeons are most often gray, with distinctive iridescent green and purple hues on their necks. Most individuals display two dark bands across their wings and tail, and their feet are typically pink in color.
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Pigeons are a common sight in Milwaukee parks, neighborhoods, and urban areas. They tend to roost in spots that resemble rock and cliff ledges. Common places where pigeons can be found roosting around your property include gutters, chimney ledges, awnings, and balconies. Pigeons are opportunistic feeders and often gather in large flocks to forage for seeds on the ground. These pest birds may also use eaves, barns, sheds, or roof vents to build a nest.
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What Problems Do Pigeons Cause?
Pigeon droppings can cause various issues for buildings and people. Not only are they unsightly, but the excrement can also corrode buildings and kill vegetation when it accumulates in large volumes. In addition, accumulated droppings can contribute to the spread of histoplasmosis, an extremely dangerous fungal infection that affects the lungs and respiratory tract. Pigeons also carry various parasites, including mites, fleas, and ticks, and they can contaminate stored grains.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do pigeons eat?
Pigeons primarily feed on seeds and grains but will also consume insects.
Where do pigeons live?
Pigeons are found in urban, suburban, and agricultural areas. Pigeons build flimsy nests from sticks and straw on man-made structures like buildings and bridges, often underneath eaves or overhangs.
When do pigeons mate?
Pigeons typically have four to five broods per year, laying one to two white eggs per brood. The eggs are incubated for about two weeks. Both the males and females feed the young. Chicks are ready to leave the nest when they are about a month old. Pigeons can live for three to five years in the wild.