10 Unique Pigeons You Didn’t Know Existed

Nature is full of astonishing unique birds, each with its own special characteristics and its own array of colors. What most people don’t know, is that there is an unknown variety of unique pigeon species in the world. Most of us know the common city pigeons (rock pigeons), these are the grey and navy pigeons you see many in every city. These common city pigeons are the first birds to ever be domesticated by humans, they can be seen in ancient Mesopotamian paintings, mosaics, and statues from 4500 BC, and even earlier. So without tiring you with more information, please enjoy some of the best, most colorful, and unique pigeons that nature can offer:

1 – The Nicobar Pigeon

The Nicobar Pigeon, found in the Islands of Nicobar, these amazing pigeons were once found in abundance in the wild but their numbers are decreasing.

This species is classified as Near Threatened in the IUCN Red List. These birds are captured for food, pet trade,s and their gizzard stones which are used to make delightful jewelry.

2 – Victoria Crowned Pigeon

3 – Jacobin Pigeon

4 – Brown Frillback Pigeon

5 – Swedish Owl Pigeon

6 – Spinifex Pigeon

7 – Brunner Pouter Pidgeon

8 – Lahore Pigeon

9 – Polish Wattle Pigeons

10 – Scandaroon Pigeon