03/10/2025
Yesterday afternoon, I saw flocks and flocks of pigeons in a building compound.. literally it was like they are having a gala time.
Meeting each, socialising with each other. On doing further research insaw how they communicate with each other.
Read this:
Yes, pigeons communicate with each other, though not by "talking" in the human sense. They use a combination of vocalizations like cooing, body language such as strutting and head bobbing, and even touch to convey messages about mating, territory, distress, and social bonding within their flock.
Vocalizations
Cooing: This gentle, gurgling sound is used for attracting mates and communicating with partners.
Grunting: A harsher, grunting sound signals distress or alarm.
Other sounds: Pigeons may also make other noises, sometimes related to taking flight or finding food.
Body Language
Strutting and bowing: These actions are often accompanied by cooing to show dominance or to attract a mate.
Head bobbing: Pigeons bob their heads as part of their communication.
Wing flapping and fanning: This can be used in a display or to express agitation.
Fluffing up: A pigeon might fluff its feathers to appear larger, signaling a territorial warning or other message.
Other Forms of Communication
Touch: Pigeons use allogrooming to strengthen bonds.
Visual cues: They recognize individuals by face and voice, and visual cues help them understand the intentions of other pigeons in the flock.
Location calls: Pigeons use specific calls to "ping" their flock and signal their location.
