Where do pigeons normally live?
A. Pigeons live in every part of the world but the North and South Poles. They started out as pets, but through accidental or intentional release have developed into perhaps the most common feral bird. Originally they liked places with lots of grain, like farms, especially when they are near areas with good nesting sites in high and inaccessible places, like cliffs or buildings. Once known as “rock doves,” pigeons live anywhere there is adequate food and shelter and are common in most urban and suburban areas. Stadiums and fast-food restaurants, parks and bridges, airports and schools-all are common pigeon environments. While feeding the pigeons in the park seems harmless, it definitely contributes to the overall problem of urban pests. There are very few predators of pigeons (cats, hawks and falcons) and the birds flourish, overwhelming some areas.
