Pigeon a feather in cap of world history

ONE of the commonest birds in our cities and larger towns is the pigeon.

Pigeon a feather in cap of world history

The true city pigeon is feral. In other words it’s descended from birds that were once domesticated but escaped or were released.

We’re not sure when pigeons were first domesticated but it was at least 1000 years ago and it was probably for food.

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