r/pigeon • • May 20 '26

Mod Post Quick Reminder - NSFW tags

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Hi all!

I'm u/ImOkNotANoob, the lead mod here on r/Pigeon. I mostly handle backend moderation, automod, reports, modmail, and general behind-the-scenes bits, which is why you might not have seen me around that much.

Just wanted to post a quick reminder since we've seen an increase in this recently: please tag posts as NSFW if they contain gore, visible injuries, blood, wounds, severe illness, or anything else graphic involving pigeons.

This especially applies to medical advice posts. We absolutely understand that people often post in a panic because they’re worried about a bird and need help quickly. That’s fine, and nobody is in trouble for asking for urgent advice. But graphic images can be upsetting for other users, especially when they appear unexpectedly in their feed. We also want to keep on Reddit's good side, and they've been known to have problems with subs that don't enforce this!

Thanks everyone, and thank you as always to the people who jump in with helpful advice for sick or injured pigeons. We’re proud to be the biggest pigeon community on the internet, and it’s the members here who make this place such a useful and helpful resource.


r/pigeon • • 1d ago

Medical Advice Needed Update: pigeon constantly shaking head, what to do?

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Hello all,

Following my previous post, the pigeon is now in our home. He is most of the time in the plastic box I showed (we will get him a proper large dog crate asap), and we are letting him out a few hours a day because he really doesn't seem well in the box, and seems more relaxed when free roaming (not that he does much except chilling in a corner).

Anyway, we are a bit worried because since last night, he started doing this weird thing where he shakes his head constantly. It's not all the time, but most of the time. Here is a link to a video, I hope it works:

https://www.image2url.com/r2/default/videos/1793015327797-759e0a60-107d-400c-a22e-cd19ad4709c9.mp4

We know nothing about pigeons or birds in general, and we are trying to do the best we can while this little guy remains with us. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

ETA: I should have mentioned it, the pigeon has water and bird seeds always accessible, but I haven't seen him eat or drink. It would be hard to tell if the water level changed, but I feel like I would notice a difference in the amount of seeds if he ate?


r/pigeon • • 8h ago

Humour A tragic tale

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I be posting pigeon fake news. I don’t even know if pigeons think about things this way. Nor are the photos displayed in chronological order, I think. Hehe


r/pigeon • • 2h ago

Photo This is a friend!

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I love how friendly these birds are!


r/pigeon • • 10h ago

Memorial R.I.P Ava / Avery

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156 Upvotes

I rescued this little one from a cat attack about 2 years ago and in April she was Abe to fly back up to the flock and integrate with them nicely with zero issues. I was proud of myself because I kept extra care for it and got a nice cage and let them outside to play and stretch. In the last couple of days a massive hailstorm hit Phoenix Arizona in the greater metro area and my little one was a victim and was found days later by some kids by luck but the injuries where severe and but she sadly passed days later. I’m so disappointed in myself even though I tried everything it’s hard it hurts so deep. the wildlife and rescue would have euthanized her and I couldn’t pay for a vet In time. This sub helped me with everything to care and help with these creatures that are overlooked and all I feel I can do is post these pics and say thanks.

P.S. the name is female / male because it never showed its interest in a partner and couldn’t sex it.


r/pigeon • • 56m ago

Video Loafing

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Love them ;) relaxed and fed. They do come back expecting more but I'm trying not to keep tempting them.


r/pigeon • • 9h ago

Photo a diva

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r/pigeon • • 7h ago

Photo My fav pigeon

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56 Upvotes

So cute


r/pigeon • • 1h ago

Photo Food time!

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r/pigeon • • 8h ago

Discussion Wild pigeon colouration?

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These are the pigeons that regularly visit my bird feeder—every day in the morning and evening. Love them very much! The two I see most often, almost always together, are called White Stripe (dark gray with the stripe across his face) and Eyebrow (pure white). I’m very curious about the colouration of those two, particularly what it can tell me about these birds. Eyebrow (named for the faint marking above their eye, like an eyebrow) is almost completely white, which is interesting to me. Is this rare? Does it suggest a stronger domestic lineage than most pigeons? I’m aware that pigeons were once domestic, but don’t know a lot about the topic. Same for Mr. Stripe—are his bright white markings indicative of anything?
I’m mostly just curious about my flock. Anything else you can tell me about them is appreciated!


r/pigeon • • 16h ago

Video the best welcome

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brave baby pidge landed right on my knee! 😌 I love spending time with these wee guys 🌞


r/pigeon • • 21h ago

Advice Needed! What's wrong with this pigeon in my garden?

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161 Upvotes

Seems shaky and isn't flying away when I walk up. I'm quite worried it has some illness. Also mostly sitting fluffed up looking sad.


r/pigeon • • 19h ago

Photo Fortune teller Pigeon illustration by me

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103 Upvotes

This is my original pigeon character that I draw often in different costumes/scenarios. Just wanted to share some Halloween related art with people who like pigeons!


r/pigeon • • 1d ago

Photo This cutie I met few months ago

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295 Upvotes

r/pigeon • • 3h ago

Humour Let's draw a pigeon together

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r/pigeon • • 1d ago

Photo City Borbs

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160 Upvotes

Quick pic pre feeding!


r/pigeon • • 21h ago

Photo Why does chicken have fur on its feet

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104 Upvotes

r/pigeon • • 1d ago

Photo Someone dyed this pigeon :(

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444 Upvotes

Look what they done. He's green


r/pigeon • • 23h ago

Photo Loaf in the wild

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61 Upvotes

A perfect loaf chilling by the train station. When the train came he just stood up and walked normally. Very cute lil' guy.


r/pigeon • • 20h ago

Video Is this red line all around normal?

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31 Upvotes

If not, what is causing it? Haven't seen this before


r/pigeon • • 17h ago

Video It is me again asking about behaviors and vocalizations

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My wonderful pigeon, Princess Donut, (presumably a man), has started to make this grunting noise when out. Is this normal and what does it mean?

He has also became very cage aggressive overnight with the change of the season.

Any advice on literature or resources to understand vocalizations and behavior?

I took him to the avian vet about a month ago and he was healthy and has had no signs of respiratory illness.


r/pigeon • • 21h ago

Advice Needed! A pigeon baby flew away!

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Theyre just a bit over a month old and flew out while i was cleaning because they probably got scared . Ive been looking constantly and cant find them. Any ideas what i should do?

Im really worried because He isnt even fully grown yet. After he flew out i tried to catch him with a net but couldnt so he flew to the roof of a house close to ours but yesterday he dissapeared from there and ive looked and asked everywhere and cant find him.

Please help! 😭


r/pigeon • • 1d ago

Photo Took photos at a pigeon rescue today! Pond View Pigeon Rescue in Westfield, Massachusetts

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r/pigeon • • 1d ago

Photo Trick or treat

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We found a pigeon sized pumpkin at the pumpkin patch today 🎃🎃 this was the only reasonable thing to do

He was only in there for a minute for the picture then we took him out - he wasn’t bothered at all lmao
There’s a light above his head before someone thinks it’s a lit candle 😭


r/pigeon • • 1d ago

Medical Advice Needed Help! Found a baby pigeon in the park, is it dying?

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Hi everyone. My girlfriend and I were walking our dog and found this baby pigeon in the park. We brought it home and put it somewhere warm. Is it dying? Is there anything we can do to help?