Identification
- Colour Blue-grey plumage with iridescent throat feathers
- Size From 29 cm to 37 cm in length, with a wingspan of 62 cm to 72 cm
- Also known as Rock dove, Rock pigeon
- Description Have dark, blue-grey heads with glossy yellow, greenish and reddish-purple markings along their neck and wing feathers. Their tail is usually dark tipped.
General Facts
How worried should I be about pigeons?
Pigeons transmit potentially fatal diseases, including chlamydiosis, histoplasmosis, yersiniosis, salmonellosis, toxoplasmosis, and tuberculosis. Their feces often contain the fungal disease cryptococcosis, which is especially dangerous for people with compromised immune systems.
Pigeons are almost universally considered a nuisance and urban pest. However, it's still crucial to ensure you follow regulations when removing these birds. A professional, licensed pest control service will make sure your pigeon problem is eliminated legally.
How can I prevent pigeons invading?
Eliminate food sources, including bird feeders for other species, Repair and seal any exterior cavities where birds can nest, Place fake statuettes of predatory birds near ledges, Generate loud noises and/or water sprays to scare them away
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