2007-08-23 07:46:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
While they're walking?
Some people say it is because it helps keep balance, others say it's so they can see more while they walk. Considering we aren't pigeons, there's no way would would know.
Here's some websites I found on the topic of different people's thoughts:
http://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=1144
http://www.deterapigeon.com/21-amazing-facts-about-pigeons.htm
http://www.birdwatchersgeneralstore.com/pigeons.htm
http://www.quizzical.com.au/why-do-pigeons-bob-their-heads-up-and-down-when-they-walk/
Hope they helped ^_^
- Becky
2007-08-26 11:54:08 · answer #1 · answered by Avian Queen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do that in commemoration of a certain famous pidgeon who also used to nod.
2007-08-23 08:13:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know why pigeons nod but I do wonder why they poo so indiscriminately? The windowsill, outside my office window is literally piled high with pigeon droppings; bloody hideous.
2007-08-23 07:55:38 · answer #3 · answered by Cherrypicker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pigeons nod their head for balance
http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/sep99/936653041.Gb.r.html
2007-08-23 16:30:02 · answer #4 · answered by atv_chick_2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most birds nod, such as chickens, roosters, crows, etc.
I am not a veternarian, but it does have something to do with their anatomies.
2007-08-23 07:54:36 · answer #5 · answered by Tiff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There always trying to pick up food!
2007-08-23 07:54:18 · answer #6 · answered by on-point 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To look cool and get Pigeon laid.
2007-08-23 07:54:30 · answer #7 · answered by Mister Man 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The can't move their eyes so they have to move their heads.
2007-08-23 07:54:16 · answer #8 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My hubby says it's because they are all clockwork!
2007-08-23 09:42:18 · answer #9 · answered by sue l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who cares, at least theyre agreeing with you
2007-08-23 07:52:53 · answer #10 · answered by thatsnotevenaquestion 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋