Feral Pigeon Important Facts And Breeding Information

Feral pigeon also known as city pigeon or street pigeon.They are abundant in cities and towns all over the world. 

Some Important Facts about Feral Pigeon:

Weight:                          7–14 oz.            

Length:                          11–14".

Wingspan:                     23–27.5".

Sexual Maturity:           6–12 months.                          

Breeding Season:          All year.                     

Number of eggs:            2.                        

Incubation Period:         16–19 days.              

Fledging Period:             35–37 days.

Breeding interval:          3–6 clutches each year.      

Typical diet:                   Garbage, bread, grain and other seeds.       

Lifespan:                        Up to 16 years 

Breeding:

pigeon pairs usually nests on the roof space or on an open ledge. Male brings twigs and stems or sometimes garbage which are arranged to make nest.Pigeon feeds its youngs on a liquid that is made in its crop(throat pouch).Pigeon can breed throughout the year. 

Food and Feeding:

Pigeon will eat almost everything offered by human and whatever that found on streets i.e garbage, bread, grain and other seeds etc.