Pigeon Collection (page 52)

Montauban Pigeon
LA-4554 Montauban Pigeon Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Feral / Urban / Town / Rock PIGEONS / Rock Dove - close-up
LA-3179 Feral / Urban / Town / Rock PIGEONS / Rock Dove - close-up Columba Livia Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sheepmakers / Southern Crowned Pigeon Papua New Guinea
KF-435 Sheepmakers Crowned / Southern Crowned PIGEON New Guinea Goura sheepmakeri Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Green Pigeons, Ranthambhor National Park, India
JR-1072 Green Pigeons Ranthambhor National Park, India Treron phoenicoptera Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Flock of Green Pigeons, Ranthambhor National Park, India
JR-1023 Flock of Green Pigeons Ranthambhor National Park, India. Treron phoenicoptera Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Torres Strait Pigeon - feeding on Gronophyllum Palm Tree
JPF-2653 Pied Imperial Pigeon - feeding on Gronophyllum Palm Tree Ducula bicolor Latest taxonomy via Christides & Boles 2008 established common name as above

Crested Pigeon Drinking, Australia
JPF-12674 Crested PIGEON - drinking, side view Central Australia Ocyphaps lophotes Common throughout mainland Australia Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Giant / Notu Pigeon - feeding on Pandanus fruit. Endemic New Caledonia
JPF-12349 Giant / Notu Pigeon - feeding on Pandanus fruit. Endemic New Caledonia Ducula goliath Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Turkey - Pigeon Valley, near Goreme, Cappadocia
JLM-12479 TURKEY - Pigeon Valley near Goreme. John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Spinifex Pigeon This the Red Spinifex Pigeon lacking the white underparts of the nominate race
DH-4272 Spinifex Pigeon This the Red Spinifex Pigeon lacking the white underparts of the nominate race. At Windich Springs, Canning Stock Route, Western Australia

Partridge Pigeon Kimberley subspecies This race which has the orbital skin a deep yellow is restricted to the far north
DH-4191 Partridge Pigeon - Kimberley subspecies At Mitchell Plateau, Kimberley, Western Australia. Geophaps smithii blaauwi This race which has the orbital skin a deep yellow is restricted to the far

Partridge Pigeon This race restricted to the far north of the Kimberley where it inhabits cleared areas with short
DH-3937 Partridge Pigeon Mitchell Plateau, Kimberley, Western Australia. Geophaps smithii blaauwi This race restricted to the far north of the Kimberley where it inhabits cleared areas with short

Crested Pigeon nest Crested Pigeons are found throughout much of Australia in open woodlands and farmland
DH-3934 Crested Pigeon nest Mt Barnett, Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia. Ocyphaps lophotes Crested Pigeons are found throughout much of Australia in open woodlands and farmland

White-quilled Rock-Pigeon White-quilled Rock-Pigeons are restricted to the Kimberley
DH-3811 White-quilled Rock-Pigeon Manning Gorge, Kimberley, Western Australia. Petrophassa albipennis albipenni White-quilled Rock-Pigeons are restricted to the Kimberley

Spinifex Pigeon, reflected while drinking. They are adapted to life in the arid spinifex covered regions of central
DH-3668 Spinifex Pigeon - reflected while drinking Marble Bar, Pilbara, Western Australia. Geophaps plumifera ferruginea They are adapted to life in the arid spinifex covered regions of central

Spinifex Pigeon - They are adapted to life in the arid spinifex covered regions of central
DH-3666 Spinifex Pigeon Marble Bar, Pilbara, Western Australia. Geophaps plumifera ferruginea They are adapted to life in the arid spinifex covered regions of central

Rock Pigeons - Flock in flight. This ancient hill fort was built in 1156. Inhabits cliffs
DH-3498 Rock Pigeons / Rock Dove - Flock in flight. Large flocks of Rock Pigeons live in Jaisalmer Fort, Rajasthan, northwest India, Asia

Rock Pigeon - In flight, with stick. Flying to nest. Photographed in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India, Asia
DH-3497 Rock Pigeon / Rock Dove - In flight, with stick. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India, Asia. Columba livia intermedia Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Rock Pigeon - In flight, with stick Photographed in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India, Asia
DH-3496 Rock Pigeon / Rock Dove - In flight, with stick Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India, Asia. Columba livia intermedia Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Rock Pigeon - On ground Photographed At Jodhpur, India, Asia
DH-3495 Rock Pigeon / Rock Dove - On ground Jodhpur, India, Asia Columba livia Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Crested Pigeon Found almost throughout Australia except for Western Australian deserts
DH-3391 Crested Pigeon Kupungarri, Kimberleys, Western Australia. Ocyphaps (Geophaps) lophotes Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

White-Quilled Rock-Pigeon Australian endemic confined to the extreme northeast of Western Australia
DH-3381 White-Quilled Rock-Pigeon Manning Gorge, Kimberleys, Western Australia Petrophassa albipennis albipenni Australian endemic confined to the extreme northeast of Western Australia

Crested Pigeon At Lajamanu an aboriginal settlement on the northern edge of the Tanami Desert, Northern Territory
DH-3205 Crested Pigeon At Lajamanu an aboriginal settlement on the northern edge of the Tanami Desert, Northern Territory

Crested Pigeon - Drinking at a drying pool. At Lajamanu an aboriginal settlement on the northern edge of the Tanami
DH-3203 Crested Pigeon - Drinking at a drying pool. At Lajamanu an aboriginal settlement on the northern edge of the Tanami Desert, Northern Territory

Spinifex Pigeon Male displaying Mt Gordon, Queensland, Australia
DH-3127 Spinifex Pigeon - male displaying Mt Gordon, Queensland, Australia Geophaps plumifera leucogaster Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Pied Imperial-Pigeon Eating berries Urban Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
DH-3114 Pied Imperial Pigeon - Eating berries Urban Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Ducula bicolor Latest taxonomy via Christides & Boles 2008 has established common name as above

Partridge Pigeon Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
DH-3111 Partridge Pigeon Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia Geophaps smithii smithii Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Wonga Pigeon Australia
DH-3004 Wonga Pigeon Australia Leucosarcia melanoleuca Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Crested Pigeon Arid Lands Botanic Gardens, Port Augusta, S. A. Australia
DH-2938 Crested Pigeon Arid Lands Botanic Gardens, Port Augusta, S.A. Australia Ocyphaps lophotes lophotes Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Victoria Crowned Pigeon Papua New Guinea
CMB-913 Victoria Crowned PIGEON - captive July, Papua New Guinea Goura victoria Chris Martin Bahr Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Southern / Antarctic Fulmar and Cape Petrel / Cape Pigeon - Antarctic Dove Prion - In flight over the Antarctic sea
CK-4448 Southern / Antarctic Fulmar and Cape Petrel / Cape Pigeon - Antarctic Dove Prion - In flight over the Antarctic sea October - Antarctic Fulmarus glacialoides Chris Knights Please note that

Woodpigeon – on nest constructed from brick ties taken from building site Bedfordshire UK 004871
BB-1389 Woodpigeon on nest constructed from brick ties taken from building site Bedfordshire UK Columba palumbus Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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AUS-800 Emerald dove (Green-winged pigeon) Kakadu National Park (World Heritage Area), Northern Territory, Australia Chalcophaps indica Frank Woerle / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that

Crested Pigeon
AP-1313 CRESTED PIGEON Ocyphaps lophotes Dennis Avon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pigeons at Plaza de America, Parque Maria Luisa, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Tropical landscape of palm trees with sea in the background at Pigeon Point on the island of Tobago, Caribbean

Basilica de la Chiquinquiria, Maracaibo, Venezuela, South America

Children feed pigeons in Figueira Square in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Bstilla, Moroccan pie with pigeon, raisin, sugar, cinnamon, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Pigeons in flight in the Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Flock of pigeons at entrance to City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Polaroid of two pigeons sitting on sign outside Paris Metro, Paris, France, Europe

Statue of Alison Lapper, Pregnant, Trafalgar Square, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

President Juscelino Kubitschek, with Palacio da Justica in the background, Brasilia, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brazil, South America

Street boy walks amongst the famous white pigeons, Shrine of Hazrat Ali, Mazar-I-Sharif, Afghanistan, Asia

Lady in burqa feeding famous white pigeons whilst child chases them, Shrine of Hazrat Ali, Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh, Afghanistan, Asia

People feeding famous white pigeons at Shrine of Hazrat Ali, Mazar-I-Sharif, Afghanistan, Asia

Lady in burqa feeding famous white pigeons at Shrine of Hazrat Ali, Mazar-I-Sharif, Afghanistan, Asia

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"Pigeons: From Fancy Breeds to Heroic Messengers" Pigeons, often overlooked as mere city dwellers, have a rich history and diverse range of roles in society. From the fancy pigeon breeds admired for their unique appearances to the carrier pigeons that served as messengers during times of war, these birds have captivated our attention throughout the ages. Fancy pigeon breeds showcase an array of stunning colors and patterns. With names like Fantail, Jacobin, and Pouter, these elegant creatures are beloved by enthusiasts worldwide for their beauty and grace. Their intricate feather designs resemble works of art that nature has carefully crafted. But it is not just their looks that make pigeons remarkable; they possess incredible intelligence and navigational skills. Carrier pigeons were once relied upon to deliver important messages across long distances before modern communication methods existed. These brave birds played a vital role in wars throughout history, including World War I when they were released from tanks in France or employed by the British Army messenger service. In religious lore, Saint Francis of Assisi is often depicted with birds surrounding him – two pigeons perched on his shoulders symbolizing peace and harmony. This imagery highlights the gentle nature associated with these avian creatures. Even renowned naturalist John James Audubon recognized the significance of pigeons in his famous illustrations. His depiction of a hawk known as Merlin or pigeon hawk showcases how even predators recognize the value of this species within ecosystems. Beyond their historical importance and cultural symbolism lies another aspect - urban life intertwined with pigeons' presence at Plaza Bolivar in Bogota, Colombia's vibrant capital city located in South America. Here locals gather amidst flocks of cooing pigeons while enjoying moments filled with laughter and joyous interactions between humans and birds alike. Lastly, let us not forget about Eurasian Collared Doves which bear resemblance to common street pigeons but possess distinct characteristics such as buffy-pink plumage and a black neck collar.