Baby Pigeons: Their Invisibility and Conservation Context

The Dhaka Times Desk The pigeon is said to be a symbol of peace. But the babies of these pigeons cannot see with their eyes.

Although large flocks of pigeons can be seen, young pigeons are rarely seen. One reason for this is that baby pigeons cannot see with their eyes. However, we know nothing about its scientific reasons.

In fact most of the pigeons seen eating on the street are wild pigeons. The scientific name of pigeon is Columba livia domestica. This subspecies of bird is born from wild pigeon. They breed mainly in the sea cliffs and mountains around Western Asia, North Africa and Europe. However, apart from the hilly sub-regions, the busy metropolis is their main habitat at present. However, they still have a tendency to nest in high places and in the crevices of buildings.

"You'll only see baby pigeons in pigeon houses," Debra Kryensky, a conservation biologist at the NYC Audubon Society, told IFL Science. 'When they leave the nest they look like full-grown pigeons'.

He said that baby pigeon feathers are made in just 25-32 days. Then they left home. So if you don't catch them on top of the building during this time, you'll be lucky to see them.

Martin Fowley of Scotland's Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) says, 'Babies are born without feathers. Feathering is necessary before they leave the nest'. Like other nesting species, they stay in the nest until they are able to fly.

"You may see baby pigeons through a window or balcony, in which case the baby birds should be returned to their home or moved to a nearby location, or wildlife conservationists should be notified," Kraenski said. The reason why small children come like this is because they cannot see with their eyes.