Pigeon Collection (#5)

Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LXVI, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate LXVI, c. 1575/1580

Hawking on the Downs, near Wallingford, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Hawking on the Downs, near Wallingford, 1850. A fine exhibition came off...on the [Berkshire] Downs, at about a mile and a half from the Wallingford station of the Great Western Railway

The Holy Family Busy at Home: Joseph Teaches the Boy Jesus to Read. Mary Feeds the Pigeons... 1809. Creator: Carl Russ
The Holy Family Busy at Home: Joseph Teaches the Boy Jesus to Read. Mary Feeds the Pigeons. Elizabeth Enters the Room with John, 1809

The couple and the pigeon
Olivier Schram

Poor Pigeon
Arie Burla

Happy together
Annie Keizer

the visitors
mihai ian nedelcu

Dove bird animal
Justyna Jaszke

A girl feeding chickens and pigeons, around 1850/1855. Creator: Georg Decker
A girl feeding chickens and pigeons, around 1850/1855

Prize Pigeons at the recent show of the Halifax Fancy Pigeon Association, 1862. Creator: Harrison Weir
Prize Pigeons at the recent show of the Halifax Fancy Pigeon Association, 1862. Engravings...(from a sketch by Mr. H. Crossley)

Shadows of freedom
Francisco Jose Lopez Fernandez

seagulls feeder
Ina Tänzer

Eminönü
Murat BAKMAZ

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Erum Khalili

Sukiennice Cloth Hall, Main Market Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Krakow, Poland, Europe

Crosswalk
Evgenii Novichikhin

Feathers in the mist
Miodrag Kosanovic

Massimiliano Mancini

Boxes for pigeons Italy. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

View of the convent Zagorks Troitsa Russia Troitsa. Date of Photograph:12/1988

"In the piazza, trying and trying again". Segment of Santa Maria Novella Square: two children are drinking from the fountain, nearby there is a horse eating from a feed bag

Broken Pot, c.1895 (oil on canvas)
8615150 Broken Pot, c.1895 (oil on canvas) by Suthers, Leghe (1856-1924); 81x102 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info.: By John Lees Suthers/J)

Background print for a menu depicting the five senses, late 19th century (colour litho)
CHT177850 Background print for a menu depicting the five senses, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

kitsch / souvenir, USA, Valentine greetings "To my Valentine", illustration, 1911, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

The Island Bee (from Wayside Posies: Original Poems of the Country Life), 1867

Metatarsus and toes of the dodo and various pigeons
Metatarsus and toes of the dodo, Raphus cucullatus 1-5, foot of the yellow-footed green pigeon, Treron chlorigaster 6, stock dove, Columba oenas 7 and partridge pigeon, Geophaps smithii 8

Metatarsus bones of the dodo, crowned pigeon
Metatarsus bones of the dodo, Raphus cucullatus 1-10, crowned pigeon, Goura coronata 12-17, tooth-billed pigeon, Didunculus strigirostris 18, 19 and other birds

Couple meet on a foggy day, Trafalgar Square, London, Sunday 7th December 1952, with a solitary pigeon as witness, the couple, one from Islington, the other from Coulsdon in Surrey

The Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima which commemorates the 1945 dropping of the first atomic bomb.. The bomb known as " Little Boy" exploded with the force of thirteen kilotons

A punk relaxing in midday sun in Chelseas Kings Road. 20th August 1984

Pigeon racing season starts in Guisborough, North Yorkshire. 1973

Slade band members Don Powell, Dave Hill, Jim Lea and Noddy Holder on the set of their film " Slade in Flame" on location at Willesden. October 1974

Feeding birds in Leicester Square, London, during lunch hour. 8th March 1954

Racing pigeon Smaragd, the fastest pigeon on Earth at his owners home in Loughborough November 1989 P044318

Galapagos dove (Zenadia galapagensis) on head of Galapagos giant tortoise, (Chelonoidis darwini) Santiago Highlands, Galapagos

Pigeon fancier - kabooter baz - Old Delhi, India
A pigeon fancier on a rootop in Old Delhi India. He calls to bring his birds back to the loft, and uses a net to catch them

Old men and pigeons, Askam, Cumbria
Three old men, all with walking sticks on the beach at Askam, Cumbria, England. The sun is shining, and one-man and his dog stop to watch their racing pigeons, which fly overhead

Tipler pigeons - 02
Black Country pigeon fancier Dennis Fellows, who, in 1990, reformed the Midland Tipler Union, founded in 1912. Its members bred

Turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) standing at a drinking pool. Hungary. May

Western crowned pigeon, (Goura cristata), Aiduma Island, Triton Bay, near mainland New Guinea, Western Papua, Indonesian New Guinea

Western crowned pigeon (Goura cristata), lithograph, published in 1882
Western crowned pigeonn (Goura cristata) - the largest pigeon in the world. Lithograph, published in 1882

Turtle dove bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Stock dove bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Rock dove bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Pigeons, lithograph, published in 1893
Pigeons: 1) Black German Nun (Altdeutscher Mohrenkopf); 2 - 3) Nuremberg swallow (NAOErnberger Schwalbentaube); 4) German Shield Owl, red (Deutsches SchildmAovchen)

Afghanistan-Society-People
In this photo taken on June 30, 2018, An Afghan pigeon fancier Abdul Ghani, 70, sits as he feeds his pigeons flying from the rooftop of his home in Herat province. / AFP PHOTO / HOSHANG HASHIMI

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, West Papua, Raja Ampat islands, an Elegant Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula concinna)

Pigeons rest at the dome of Boudhanath Stupa during Vesak Day in Kathmandu
Pigeons rest at the dome of Boudhanath Stupa during the birth anniversary of Buddha, also known as Vesak Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

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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.