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Control of birds on commercial properties: Bird adaption to humans
2 Mar 2019

Control of birds on commercial properties: Bird adaption to humans

by Wee- YC- | posted in: Nesting | 0

“A number of birds have adapted to living in our cities, possibly due to availability of food supply or a shrinking environment. Unfortunately, some segments of the human population are not able to cope with birds nesting or roosting, especially … Continued

Rock Pigeon
Taiwan Pigeon Racing: A Death Trap for Millions of Birds
28 Feb 2019

Taiwan Pigeon Racing: A Death Trap for Millions of Birds

by Wee- YC- | posted in: Illegal-Irresponsible | 0

“While in Taiwan on two occasions I heard mention about Pigeon Racing but had not paid much attention to it. I was told about tens of thousands of birds taken out to the open seas, in purpose built boats, for … Continued

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Pigeon vandals – Rock Pigeons consuming plastic
21 Dec 2018

Pigeon vandals – Rock Pigeons consuming plastic

by Wee- YC- | posted in: Feeding strategy | 0

“Singapore’s Health Promotion Board spends a lot of time telling people what not to eat. And zoologists keep harping on the ill effects of plastic if it is swallowed by seabirds and other types of animals. “However, the Rock Pigeon … Continued

Rock Pigeon
Three friends and a plate of scraps
2 Feb 2018

Three friends and a plate of scraps

by Wee- YC- | posted in: Feeding strategy, Interspecific | 0

KS Leow‘s image of a Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) and two Javan Mynas (Acridotheres javanicus) shows the former eating leftover from a plate that was yet to be cleared on from open-air table in an “underground” restaurant. These two avian … Continued

Javan Myna, Rock Pigeon
Rock Pigeon/Rock Dove – white back/rump
29 Nov 2017

Rock Pigeon/Rock Dove – white back/rump

by Wee- YC- | posted in: Species | 0

“A small population of ‘unadulterated’ or ‘wild’ Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) exists at some of the limestone hills in the city where they nest. They then to breed true to original colours.  “I noticed two today that had white on … Continued

Rock Dove, Rock Pigeon
Rock Pigeons mating
15 Jul 2016

Rock Pigeons mating

by Wee- YC- | posted in: Courtship-Mating, Pigeon-Dove | 0

Rock Pigeons (Columba livia) are common in many countries around the world and Vancouver, Canada is no exception (above, below). They are usually gregarious, gathering in large numbers in their favourite feeding locations in urban areas. Dr Jean Ho sent … Continued

Rock Pigeon
Rock Pigeon – adult feeding crop milk to 4 juveniles
3 Jan 2016

Rock Pigeon – adult feeding crop milk to 4 juveniles

by Wee- YC- | posted in: Feeding chicks, Fledgling-Fledging | 0

“I was privileged to watch adult Rock Pigeon(s) (Columba livia) feed crop milk to juveniles. What was unusual was that 4 juveniles were trying to get fed by one adult. “The usual clutch for Rock Pigeons is 2 (Wells 1999); … Continued

Rock Pigeon
Rock Pigeon “kissing”
13 May 2015

Rock Pigeon “kissing”

by Wee- YC- | posted in: Courtship-Mating, Pigeon-Dove | 2

Chew Yen Fook’s image of a Rock Pigeon’s so-called “kissing” (Columba livia) intrigued him. It shows one bird thrusting its bill deep into the gape of another (above). This phenomenon is usually seen when adult pigeons and doves feed their … Continued

Rock Pigeon
Birds and Bridelia tomentosa fruits.
11 Feb 2014

Birds and Bridelia tomentosa fruits.

by Wee- YC- | posted in: Feeding-plants | 0

An earlier post describes how a juvenile Tiger Shrike (Lanius tigrinus) deals with the fruit of the Kenidai (Bridelia tomentosa) LINK. In addition to Tiger Shrike, Chan Yoke Meng and Melinda Chan has documented a number of bulbuls also eating … Continued

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