Pigeon

Some Advantages

• Very social, gentle and kind
• Can perform spectacular aerobatics
• Grow attached to their owners

Some Challenges

• Can be territorial in cage and protective of mates

Size
15-16 inches

Weight
3-5 pounds

Colors
Grey bird with shades of light grey on the body. The eye area is of bare white skin. They have a "bone" colored upper mandible and a dark maroon tail

Life Expectancy
20 years

Health
Pigeons are grain eaters. Need mineral grit mixture. Green food such as romaine lettuce as a treat. Clean water daily.