Why do we hate: PIGEONS

Why do we hate:PIGEONS?

General Information:

-Common Name: Rock Dove/ Rock Pigeon -Scientific Name: Columbidae -Habitat: Wild pigeon, costal areas & the feral pigeon is found in human habitation -Endangered: Pigeons are not endangered as there is around 400 million

Some more Info:

-Nutrition: Omnivore 60-70% carbohydrates, 2-5% fat & 5% fiber-Movement: They move using their wings, and their legs -Interaction: They communicate through movement and sound -Reproduction: They lay eggs

FUN/INTERESTING FACTS:

1. They can often detect storms in the distance that meteorologists haven't picked up on yet
2. Pigeons can travel at an average speed of 80 km/h while the highest speed recorded is 140 km/h
3. Pigeons are often hated because many preople strongly believe that pigeons cause & spread diseases

4. The pigeon has been found to pass the "mirror test" & the pigeon can recognise all 26 letters of the English language

Why are pigeons important:

They are very important as they eat rubish and decomposing fruits and vegetables from the street.