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KingOffRoad t1_j0wjbp8 wrote

Pigeons are a domesticated species that we abandoned long ago. The birds you see aren't wild, but feral.

Which is to say they aren't protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty act and you can keep them as pets if you catch them when they're young.

Just a fun fact!

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RaikageQ OP t1_j0wmnkm wrote

Glad you shared now I can make my pigeon army 😈

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KingOffRoad t1_j0wn9hq wrote

They're honestly wonderful pets. Look into getting or building a loft if you have the yard space and the time.

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holmgangCore t1_j134uhf wrote

I thought they were rock doves that adapted to cities.. no?

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KingOffRoad t1_j1a5idg wrote

They adapted to cities because we caught them and selectively bred them for traits that we found pleasing, just like dogs.

For your reading pleasure

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holmgangCore t1_j1c5iqv wrote

I did not know that, thanks! And it’s right there in Wikipedia & everything… ; )

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