Pigeon Collection (#2)

Wood Pigeon hunting area - decoy bird - Pine Forest - Les Landes - France
WAT-15276 Wood Pigeon hunting area - decoy bird Pine Forest - Les Landes - France Columba palumbus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Still Life with Dead Game (Pigeon and Other Birds)
Artist: Withoos, Peter - Title: Still Life with Dead Game (Pigeon and Other Birds) - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 78.1 x 54.6

Rock Dove Islay Island, Scotland
GKB-665 Rock Dove / Rock Pigeon Islay Island, Scotland Columba livia Geoffrey K Brown Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wood Pigeon UK
CAN-169 WOODPIGEONS - x two, on branch UK Columba palumbus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wood Pigeon
FEU-450 Wood Pigeon Columba palumbus Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Grizzle Pigeon - male, domestic shoe breed
AP-1653 Grizzle Pigeon - male, domestic shoe breed Dennis Avon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wood pigeon birds from Great Britain 1897
Birds from Great Britain 1897 by R. Bowdler Sharpe, London

Natural history, Birds, Passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius)
Vintage engraving of a passenger pigeon or wild pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) an extinct species of pigeon that was endemic to North America.. from Francis Orpen Morris, A History of British Birds

Poster, Arcachon, France, a town for winter and summer, Chemins de Fer du Midi - casinos, beach, forest, hunting, fishing, regattas, races, pigeon shooting, golf. Date: circa 1895

Common Wood Pigeon -Columba palumbus- perched on a branch, Baltic Sea island of Fehmarn, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Fancy Pigeon breed - Chinese Owl - in studio
LA-4581 Fancy Pigeon breed - Chinese Owl - in studio Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Woodpigeon - in garden bird bath - Essex - UK BI019314
COS-2879 Woodpigeon - in garden bird bath Essex - UK Columba palumbus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Victoria Crowned Pigeon
KF-7536 VICTORIA CROWNED PIGEON Goura victoria Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wonga pigeon (Leucosarcia melanoleuca) Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia Captive specimen
AUS-767 Wonga pigeon Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia Leucosarcia melanoleuca Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Crowned Pidgeon
CROWNED PIDGEON

Bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, adult with rabbit prey. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds of

The Carrier Pigeon (engraving)
3626167 The Carrier Pigeon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carrier Pigeon. Illustration for Chatterbox (1871)

Feeding the Pigeons on steps of St. Pauls Cathedral, London. Date: 1925

Picture No. 10782790
Decoy birds Wood Pigeons given water to drink - Wood Pigeon hunting area (Columba palumbus) Date:

Pigeon as Military observer 1914
Miniature double camera with two lenses pointing in opposite directions was attached to the pigeon by harness to take automatic photographs at regular intervals over enermies ground. 1914

Europe, Italy, Siena. Il Campo center of medieval town. Fountain of Joy (Fonte Gaia) Pigeon drinks from wolf water spout

Jaipur, Rajastan, India - Pigeons on the street Date: circa 1905

Western Front, France, 1918
Telephone and pigeon men in a shell hole. Telephone lines are broken so messages have to be sent by carrier pigeons on the Western Front in France during World War I on 25th April 1918

Victoria Crowned-Pigeon / New Guinea Wood Pigeon - Head, Papua New Guinea JPF31856
JPF-13308 Victoria Crowned-Pigeon / New Guinea Wood Pigeon Head, Papua New Guinea Goura victoria Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Wood Pigeon - flock, in flight
WAT-6765 Woodpigeon - flock, in flight Colomba palumbus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Victoria Crowned Pigeon Threatened. Forests of Papua New Guinea
KEL-1266 Victoria Crowned Pigeon Threatened. Forests of Papua New Guinea. Goura victoria Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Man feeding white doves in front of the shrine of Ali at Mazar-i-Sharif in Afghanistan, Asia

Darwins Pigeons
Charles Darwin gave his personal collection on pigeons to the Museum in 1867 and 1868, as part of a bigger collection of domestic birds including ducks, chickens and even cararies

Picture No. 12020190
Carrier Pigeon, wearing sunglasses hat and gold chain with dollar sign.. Digital manipulation Date:

Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Bishop next to train, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Bishop next to train, 1910

Victoria Crowned Pigeon
Songhu Yan

Save the Planet
Mette Handberg

Morning chat and pigeons
Souvik Banerjee

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209579 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

French greeting card with floral elements, 1900
3665780 French greeting card with floral elements, 1900; (add.info.: French greeting card with floral elements 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Typical Message Carrier (b/w photo)
8627107 A Typical Message Carrier (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Typical Message Carrier)

Illustration for Animal Mechanism, A Treatise on Terrestrial and Aerial Locomotion (engraving)
8667441 Illustration for Animal Mechanism, A Treatise on Terrestrial and Aerial Locomotion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

African collare-dove (ringed), Streptopelia roseogrisea risoria (Turtur risorius)
FLO4718911 African collare-dove (ringed), Streptopelia roseogrisea risoria (Turtur risorius). Handcoloured steel engraving after Edward Lear from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural

A young woman surrounded by pigeons in Piazza San Marco in Venice
3569882 A young woman surrounded by pigeons in Piazza San Marco in Venice by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Piazza San Marco)

Lively view of Piazza San Marco in Venice
3569870 Lively view of Piazza San Marco in Venice by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Piazza San Marco, Venice 1896 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Passenger pigeon or wild pigeon, Extinct - Handcoloured woodblock print by Benjamin Fawcett from Francis Orpen Morris
FLO4679294 Passenger pigeon or wild pigeon, Extinct - Handcoloured woodblock print by Benjamin Fawcett from Francis Orpen Morris History of British Birds, Bell & Daldy, London

The pigeons in Piazza San Marco in Venice
3568875 The pigeons in Piazza San Marco in Venice by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Piazza S. Marco, Venice 1880 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Pigeons and Chickens, 1934 (oil on canvas)
CH402138 Pigeons and Chickens, 1934 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, Edgar (1876-1953); 28x38 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Group of children posing in Piazzetta San Marco, Venice
3562134 Group of children posing in Piazzetta San Marco, Venice by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Venice 1941 Date of Artwork: 1172 Photographer)

The Royal Mail Passing Temple Bar, 1951 (oil on panel)
CH378239 The Royal Mail Passing Temple Bar, 1951 (oil on panel) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); 39.3x57.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Animated view of Piazza San Marco in Venice
3568805 Animated view of Piazza San Marco in Venice; (add.info.: Piazza S. Marco, Venice 1880 ca. Photographer: Salviati, Paolo); Alinari Archives, Florence

Various species of pigeons (Pigeons Ensemble), Natural History Museum of Marseille
CSO4998489 Various species of pigeons (Pigeons Ensemble), Natural History Museum of Marseille; (add.info.: Various species of pigeons (Pigeons Ensemble)

English Mondain and Cravate varieties of pigeon, Columba livia, on farm buildings and European turtle dove
FLO4598079 English Mondain and Cravate varieties of pigeon, Columba livia, on farm buildings and European turtle dove, Streptopelia turtur, near nest with eggs

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"Pigeons: From Fancy Breeds to Heroic Messengers" Pigeons, often overlooked as mere city dwellers, have a rich history and diverse range of roles in society. From the fancy pigeon breeds admired for their unique appearances to the carrier pigeons that served as messengers during times of war, these birds have captivated our attention throughout the ages. Fancy pigeon breeds showcase an array of stunning colors and patterns. With names like Fantail, Jacobin, and Pouter, these elegant creatures are beloved by enthusiasts worldwide for their beauty and grace. Their intricate feather designs resemble works of art that nature has carefully crafted. But it is not just their looks that make pigeons remarkable; they possess incredible intelligence and navigational skills. Carrier pigeons were once relied upon to deliver important messages across long distances before modern communication methods existed. These brave birds played a vital role in wars throughout history, including World War I when they were released from tanks in France or employed by the British Army messenger service. In religious lore, Saint Francis of Assisi is often depicted with birds surrounding him – two pigeons perched on his shoulders symbolizing peace and harmony. This imagery highlights the gentle nature associated with these avian creatures. Even renowned naturalist John James Audubon recognized the significance of pigeons in his famous illustrations. His depiction of a hawk known as Merlin or pigeon hawk showcases how even predators recognize the value of this species within ecosystems. Beyond their historical importance and cultural symbolism lies another aspect - urban life intertwined with pigeons' presence at Plaza Bolivar in Bogota, Colombia's vibrant capital city located in South America. Here locals gather amidst flocks of cooing pigeons while enjoying moments filled with laughter and joyous interactions between humans and birds alike. Lastly, let us not forget about Eurasian Collared Doves which bear resemblance to common street pigeons but possess distinct characteristics such as buffy-pink plumage and a black neck collar.