Pigeon

• Being one of the first domesticated birds in human history.
  Pigeons have been used for food, sport, communication, and religious ceremonies for thousands of years.

• Having remarkable abilities to navigate and find their way back to their nests, even from long distances and unfamiliar locations.
  Pigeons use various cues, such as the sun, landmarks, magnetic fields, and smells, to orient themselves.

• Being able to recognize themselves in a mirror, which is a rare trait among animals.
  Pigeons can also distinguish different humans and other pigeons by their faces.

• Being very fast flyers, reaching speeds of up to 92.5 miles per hour.
  Pigeons are also agile and can perform aerial maneuvers to evade predators.

• Being highly social and forming flocks of 20 to 30 birds.
  Pigeons mate for life and share the responsibility of raising their young.
  Both parents produce a special substance called crop milk to feed their chicks.

• Cliffs: Pigeons are originally cliff-dwelling birds, and they prefer rocky ledges and caves as their nesting sites.
  They can be found on sea cliffs, mountains, canyons, and even buildings that resemble cliffs.
  Pigeons are very adaptable and can survive in harsh environments, such as deserts, where they get water from succulent plants.

• Cities: Pigeons have become very successful in urban areas, where they find plenty of food, water, and shelter.
  They scavenge on human garbage, crumbs, seeds, and grains, and they use parks, bridges, roofs, and balconies as their roosting places.
  Pigeons are also attracted to cities because they offer protection from predators, such as hawks and falcons.

• Farms: Pigeons can also live in rural areas, where they feed on crops, fruits, and vegetables.
  They often nest in barns, silos, and grain stores, where they can cause damage and contamination.
  Pigeons can also spread diseases and parasites to livestock and humans.

A pigeon is a bird that belongs to the family Columbidae.

There are many different species of pigeons, but the most common one is the rock dove or the feral pigeon, which is often seen in cities.

A pigeon has a small head, a short neck, and a plump body.

Its beak is small and has a skin flap called a cere at the base.

Its eyes are usually orange, red, or gold.

Its legs and feet are scaly and have four toes, three in the front and one in the back.

A pigeon's feathers are mostly gray, but they can also be white, black, or brown.

Some pigeons have iridescent green and purple feathers on their necks, which reflect light and create a shiny effect.

A pigeon has two black bars on each wing and a white patch on its lower back.

Its tail is short and has a dark band at the tip.

A pigeon can fly very fast and maneuver well in the air.

It has long wings and strong muscles that help it take off quickly and fly for long distances.

A pigeon can also bob its head while walking or flying, which helps it keep its balance and adjust its vision.

A pigeon is an intelligent and social bird that can communicate with other pigeons using sounds and gestures.

It can also recognize itself in a mirror and find its way back to its nest from far away.