pigeon, common name for members of the large family Columbidae, land birds, cosmopolitan in temperate and tropical regions, characterized by stout bodies, short necks, small heads, and thick, heavy plumage. The names dove and pigeon are used interchangeably, though the former generally refers to smaller members of the family.
All pigeons have soft swellings (ceres) at the base of the nostrils, feed their young with “pigeon's milk” regurgitated from the crops of the parents, and have specialized bills through which they can suck up water steadily, unlike other birds. They eat chiefly fruits and seeds. From ancient times, pigeons—especially homing pigeons, which are also used as racing birds—have been used for carrying messages. Although electronics has largely replaced them as messengers, they are still of experimental importance. It is thought that they may navigate by the sun. Monogamous and amorous, pigeons are known for their soft cooing calls.
2006-09-06 12:08:36
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answered by Anonymous
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there are. They just have much more space available so will not need to concentrate as much as in cities. On top of that, of course, over time the city pigeons have probably adapted well to that kind of environment (I call them "flying rats", given how dirty they tend to be and eat anything), so those pigeons would probably not want to live in the country at all.
2006-09-06 03:40:43
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answered by AntoineBachmann 5
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because the people in the country eat them
2006-09-06 23:51:47
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answered by namkciub 3
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Cause all the farmers and ranchers would shoot 'em!
2006-09-07 10:28:32
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answered by Anonymous
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They have no shelter and they get shot more easily.
2006-09-06 03:01:55
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answered by A 4
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