Pigeons, originally bred from wild rock doves, have adapted to urban environments, making them common pests, particularly in cities like New York with populations exceeding 1 million. They typically range from 11-14 inches in size and can produce significant amounts of droppings, which pose health risks and can damage property. For bird management solutions, more information is available at www.assuredenvironments.com.

1.
Pest
Identification:
Pigeons
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Pigeons
were
original
bred
from
the
wild
Rock
Dove,
which
inhabits
sea-­‐cliffs.
Feral
pigeons
often
use
the
ledges
of
buildings
as
a
substitute
for
sea
cliffs.
It
is
because
of
this
adaptation
that
they
are
so
common
in
urban
life.
It
is
also
why
in
cities
like
New
York,
they
can
become
a
major
pest.
Here
is
some
basic
information
about
the
pigeon.
Facts
About
Pigeons:
• Are
usually
about
11-­‐14
inches
with
a
wingspan
of
20-­‐26
inches
• Color
varies,
but
wild
pigeons
are
usually
grey
• Have
a
rounded
tail,
usually
with
a
dark
tip
• Can
be
found
in
nearly
all
urban
areas
across
the
world
• Population
in
New
York
City
is
said
to
exceed
1
million
• On
average,
eat
roughly
10%
of
their
body
weight
per
day
which
can
lead
to
a
lot
of
contaminated
food
that
was
meant
for
people
• Can
produce
up
to
25
pounds
of
droppings
per
year
(per
pigeon)
• Droppings
can
spread
disease
to
both
humans
and
livestock
• Droppings
can
also
cause
damage
to
cars,
aircrafts,
and
buildings
because
it
is
acidic
For
more
information
about
pigeons
and
to
find
out
about
Assured
Environments
bird
management
solutions
please
visit
www.assuredenvironments.com