How to Identify and Classify Pigeons
  • 1. What is the most common characteristic used to initially identify pigeons?
A) Wing markings
B) Foot color
C) Body size and shape
D) Eye color
  • 2. Which pigeon is known for its distinctive fan-shaped tail?
A) Homing Pigeon
B) Fantail Pigeon
C) Tumbler Pigeon
D) Rock Pigeon
  • 3. The Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) is often identified by what color pattern?
A) Solid white
B) Blue-gray with black bars
C) Green and purple
D) Red and yellow
  • 4. What is a key characteristic of the Homing Pigeon?
A) Small size
B) Inability to fly long distances
C) Bright plumage
D) Strong navigational abilities
  • 5. Which type of pigeon is bred for acrobatic flight?
A) King Pigeon
B) Jacobin Pigeon
C) Tumbler Pigeon
D) Pouter Pigeon
  • 6. What physical feature distinguishes the Pouter Pigeon?
A) Spotted wings
B) Inflated crop
C) Short legs
D) Long beak
  • 7. The Jacobin Pigeon is notable for its...
A) Webbed feet
B) Lack of tail feathers
C) Bright red eyes
D) Prominent neck feathers (mane)
  • 8. What is a typical diet of a wild pigeon?
A) Fish only
B) Insects only
C) Seeds and grains
D) Meat only
  • 9. Which term refers to a group of pigeons?
A) Herd
B) Pack
C) Loft
D) School
  • 10. What is the purpose of leg bands on pigeons?
A) To attract mates
B) Identification
C) To improve flight
D) Decoration
  • 11. What behavior is commonly associated with male pigeons during courtship?
A) Feather plucking
B) Cooing and strutting
C) Loud squawking
D) Silent hovering
  • 12. Where do pigeons typically build their nests?
A) Underground burrows
B) In tree hollows
C) Sheltered ledges
D) Open fields
  • 13. What is the average lifespan of a pigeon in the wild?
A) 3-5 years
B) 20-30 years
C) 1 year
D) 10-15 years
  • 14. Which pigeon breed is known for its large size and meat production?
A) Archangel Pigeon
B) King Pigeon
C) Ice Pigeon
D) Modena Pigeon
  • 15. How many eggs does a pigeon typically lay at a time?
A) Two
B) Five
C) Three
D) One
  • 16. What is the name for baby pigeons?
A) Fledgling
B) Squab
C) Pup
D) Chick
  • 17. Which continent is the Rock Pigeon originally from?
A) North America
B) Australia
C) Europe
D) South America
  • 18. What sense is particularly well-developed in pigeons?
A) Sense of smell
B) Sense of direction
C) Sense of hearing
D) Sense of taste
  • 19. What is the term for the process of pigeons returning to their home loft?
A) Roosting
B) Flocking
C) Migrating
D) Homing
  • 20. Which breed of pigeon is characterized by its elongated body and arching neck?
A) Helmet Pigeon
B) Lahore Pigeon
C) Modena Pigeon
D) Saxon Fairy Swallow Pigeon
  • 21. What is the primary use of pigeons in scientific research?
A) Disease modeling
B) Behavioral studies
C) Space travel
D) Gene sequencing
  • 22. What is the function of the crop in a pigeon's digestive system?
A) Waste removal
B) Water filtration
C) Nutrient absorption
D) Food storage
  • 23. What type of vision do pigeons possess?
A) Monochromatic
B) Trichromatic
C) Dichromatic
D) Tetrachromatic
  • 24. Which pigeon breed is known for its feathered feet?
A) American Show Racer
B) French Mondain
C) Booted Bantam
D) Archangel Pigeon
  • 25. What is a common predator of pigeons in urban environments?
A) Rabbits
B) Deer
C) Squirrels
D) Birds of prey
  • 26. Which of these is NOT a typical color variation of Rock Pigeons?
A) Black
B) Blue-gray
C) Bright orange
D) White
  • 27. Which pigeon breed is renowned for its intricate vocalizations?
A) Frillback Pigeon
B) Carrier Pigeon
C) Owl Pigeon
D) Trumpeter Pigeon
  • 28. What is the term for the sticky 'milk' that parent pigeons feed their young?
A) Avian gruel
B) Crop milk
C) Pigeon nectar
D) Nestling broth
  • 29. Which pigeon is known for its curved beak?
A) Lahore Pigeon
B) Helmet Pigeon
C) Barb Pigeon
D) Saxon Fairy Swallow Pigeon
  • 30. What is a common disease that affects pigeons?
A) Feline Leukemia
B) Canine Distemper
C) Pigeon Paramyxovirus
D) Equine Encephalitis
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