Pigeon Collection

Fancy Pigeon Breeds
Fancy pigeon breeds (Columbidae species)

Carrier Pigeon
JD-15704 Carrier / Racing / Homing PIGEON - in studio John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A Selection of Game
Various game birds: wood pigeon, wild duck, woodcock, black plover, snipe, pheasants, hare, teal

Racing pigeon release
Racing pigeons released from their traps from transport lorries at the start of a race from Worcestershire to Tipton in The Black Country in the English Midlands Date: 1992

British Army messager pigeon service
Taking birds out: to the trenches by despatch-riders to let the pigeons fly for training. Regular going and coming supply service of birds between the pigeon homing lofts at Divisional

Saint Francis of Assisi (Giovanni Francesco di Bernardone 1182-1226) - Catholic deacon and preacher and founder of the Order of Friars Minor, more commonly known as the Franciscans

Birds - Two Pigeons
Two Pigeons

Racing / Carrier Pigeon
JD-16200 Carrier / Racing / Homing PIGEON - in flight John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pigeons: Turbits, Blue Chequer and Silver, Shell Crown, Blue, Point Crests (colour litho)
7183882 Pigeons: Turbits, Blue Chequer and Silver, Shell Crown, Blue, Point Crests (colour litho) by Ludlow, J. W. (fl.1850s) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turbits)

New Zealand Pigeon Kereru, Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.2 plate 25 Date: 1888

Racing / Carrier Pigeon
JD-16202 Carrier / Racing / Homing PIGEON - in flight John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto), illustration of pigeon like bird, buffy-pink plumage and black neck collar, back view

AUDUBON: HAWK. Merlin, or pigeon hawk (Falco columbarius), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

Carrier Pigeon poster
Poster warning people of the dangers of shooting carrier pigeons who may be carrying life or death messages. Carrier pigeons, we are told, are a vital part of RAF

Plaza Bolivar, Bogota, Colombia, South America

Carriages, Horses and Dogs
Artist: Tomson, Clifton - Title: Carriages, Horses and Dogs - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 73.7 x 91.4

Girl Guides: Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret send courier
Princess Elizabeth, patrol leader in the Buckingham Palace Company, sends a message by courier pigeon to Lady Baden Powell at Guide Headquarters

Releasing carrier pigeon from tank, France, WW1
A human hand releasing a carrier pigeon through the porthole of a tank, near Albert, Somme, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 9 August 1918

Chickens and other poultry
Domestic poultry. Color lithograph, 19th century

Pigeon shoot Poster
Poster for the TIR AUX PIGEONS at Monte Carlo where fashionable people in smart clothes shoot live pigeons for fun

New Zealand Pigeon sitting in a tree about to feed on berries Westland National Park, West Coast, South Island
SAS-669 New Zealand Pigeon - sitting in a tree about to feed on berries Westland National Park, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae Its Maori name is Kereru

Wood Pigeons - mating
RES-591 Wood Pigeons - mating Columba palumbus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

18th C French Kitchen
Several cooks work in a French kitchen to prepare and bake pies and pastry, a hare and a bird pie of some kind, perhaps pigeon

Seaplane carrier pigeon, WW1
A carrier pigeon housed on board a seaplane for the delivery of messages during the First World War. This particular bird delivered a message (no)

The famous white pigeons, Shrine of Hazrat Ali, Mazar-I-Sharif, Balkh province, Afghanistan, Asia

Mary Qoss Messenger
A pigeon carries messages for Mary Queen of Scots, imprisoned at Tutbury, to Babington who is plotting to rescue her and set her back on the throne again

Rock Dove Columba livia drinking at pool Sutherland Scotland

Shah of Persia shooting pigeons
The Shah of Persia - Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar, KG (1853-1907) shooting pigeons during a visit to Contrexeville (famous for bottled water) in North east France. Date: circa 1902

Pigeon racing at Crystal Palace, London
15, 000 birds from all parts of England and Scotland are released from Crystal Palace, south London, at the start of a championship pigeon race

Military spy - a camera carrying pigeon
A pigeon as a military spy. A camera small enough to be attached on a bird to capture ariel images, ideal for war time spying. The camera is automatic and takes a photograph at regular intervals

Woodpigeon - on fence post, Texel, Holland
USH-3645 Woodpigeon - on fence post Texel, Holland Columba palumbus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Passenger Pigeon-Extinct
PASSENGER PIGEON (Ectopistes migratorius) Probably once the most numerous bird on Earth, the Pigeon became extinct in 1914

Cold Collation Dishes
COLD COLLATION DISHES pigeon pie - game pie - cutlets and other meat dishes

A Pigeon Shoot, 1828
A pigeon shoot

Green sunlight, Green Park, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Urban Pigeons - in Trafalgar Sqaure - London - UK
SPH-1906 Feral / Urban / Town / Rock PIGEONS / Rock Dove in Trafalgar Square, London, UK Columba livia Steve Hopkin contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Wood Pigeons - mating
RES-590 Wood Pigeons - mating Columba palumbus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fancy Pigeon breed - Old Dutch Capuchine red - in studio
LA-4576 Fancy Pigeon breed - Old Dutch Capuchine red - in studio Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cock and Hen with Chickens and Pigeons - Johannes Spruyt
Oil on Canvas 88.9 x 118.1

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

Natural history, Birds, common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus)
Vintage engraving of a common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) is a large species in the dove and pigeon family. It belongs to the genus Columba and, like all pigeons and doves

Natural history, Birds, Rock dove (Columba livia)
Vintage engraving of a Rock dove, rock pigeon or common pigeon (Columba livia) a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves and pigeons)

A group of Dodo birds crossing a natural bridge over a stream

Twelve breeds of pigeon. Drawing / Engraving from Daniel Girton, The new and complete pigeon-fancier; or, Modern treatise on domestic pigeons. Frontispiece. Date: circa 1804

King Pigeon - white
LA-4707 King Pigeon - white Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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

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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.