[English Notes] on Pigeon Essay Pdf for Exam

Pigeons are known as very beautiful and attractive birds. Pigeons are very calm. The pigeon’s scientific name is Columba Livia Domestica. Smaller ones are usually called doves, larger ones are called pigeons. Other than this  there are white domestic pigeons, known as the “dove of peace.” The word ‘pigeon’ is derived from the Latin word ‘pipio’, meaning ‘young chirping bird’. The word ‘dove’ is of Norse origin and first appeared in the 14th century as ‘dova’ or ‘douve’. Pigeons are found all over the world except the Sahara Desert, Antarctica, and the high Arctic.

Pigeons have been found as domesticated birds for years. The pigeon is a medium size bird. Their weight is 2 to 4 kg. They are found in many colors such as white, gray, and brown. They have very short hair on their body, which helps them control their body temperature. The upper part of its beak has holes for breathing. A black-colored ring is made around the neck of a dove.

Pigeon Lifestyle

Pigeon prefers to live among humans from years ago. It is commonly found in all countries. Only white and gray pigeons are found in India. White pigeons are found in homes while gray and brown pigeons are found in the forests. It can also survive in icy and desert areas.

Pigeons always like to live in herds. Pigeons build their nests in tall buildings and vacant places. Their memory is very sharp. After traveling so far, they can return to the same place again.

In the morning, pigeons go out in search of food. Most pigeons are vegetarian. They eat grains, millet grains, fruits, etc. The pigeons are very calm and like to live together with humans. The life of a pigeon is about 6 years. The ability of the pigeon to see and hear is amazing. They can easily hear the sounds of earthquakes and storms.

Characteristics and Attributes

1. The pigeon moves the wings 10 times in 1 second while flying.

2. The pigeon’s heart beats 600 times in 1 minute.

3. The pigeon can identify himself by seeing his face in the mirror. The pigeon is one of only 6 species, and the only non-mammal, to have this ability

4. The memory of a pigeon is very fast due to which it was used as a postman in old times.

5. In the second world war, thousands of lives were saved with the help of pigeons.

6. The pigeon can fly at a speed of 60 to 70 Kilometers per hour. Some pigeons can also fly at a speed of 92 Kilometers per hour.

7. Pigeons can fly up to 6000 feet altitude.

8. Pigeons can travel 600 miles in a day to come back to their hideout.

9. The pigeon is a very highly sensitive bird, it already steals natural disasters like volcanic eruptions, earthquakes.

10. The female pigeon lays 2 eggs at a time and chickens come out of it in the middle of 19 to 20 days.

11. It lives in a flock of 20 to 30 pigeons.

12. Pigeons can breed at the age of 6 months.

13. Pigeons are very intelligent so they can easily recognize 26 letters of the alphabet and they are also good at recognizing the appearance of humans.

14. Pigeons (and all the Columbidae family) drink by sucking water and using their beaks like straws. Most birds sip water and then throw their head back to swallow.

A Short Paragraph on Pigeon

Pigeons are beautiful birds, they are also known as domestic birds. Basically, pigeons like to live in groups and move along with their peer groups. Pigeons are the most attractive creation of God, they are adored by everyone due to their gentle nature. Pigeons rarely disturb other birds or people, they like calm surroundings more. Pigeons are very intellectual, they can make out or sense any unforeseen incident or calamities. Nowadays many people across the World breed pigeons, one who breeds pigeons referred to as Fanciers. In earlier days pigeon flying competitions were held between the Pigeon owners, pigeons kept flying in the sky all day long, the pigeon who flew for longer hours would be declared as the winner pigeon. Environmental change and increase in the hunting of pigeons lead them to the verge of extinction since they have no place to live in can be the other reason for the decreasing ratio of pigeons. 

Pigeons are beautiful birds of this world, we need to protect and give them the safest environment to live peacefully and calmly.   

Conclusion

Pigeons are very beautiful, attractive, and calm birds. Currently, the population of pigeons is decreasing day by day because of pollution because they did not have fresh air to breathe. We should take care of these beautiful creature so that they can freely live their life.