🐦 Pigeons are one of the most common birds found in cities across the world, yet they have a surprisingly rich history and remarkable abilities. Known scientifically as rock doves, they originally lived along cliffs and rocky coastlines before adapting to urban life. Their adaptability has allowed them to thrive in human environments, where tall buildings mimic their natural cliffside habitats. Pigeons are opportunistic feeders, living off seeds, grains, and whatever food scraps they can find in busy cities. Beyond their presence in urban areas, pigeons are also admired for their intelligence and navigational skills. For centuries, they were used as messenger birds because of their uncanny ability to find their way home over long distances. Even today, scientists study their homing instincts, which are thought to rely on a combination of the Earth’s magnetic field, the position of the sun, and their strong sense of smell. Despite sometimes being overlooked as ordinary city birds, pi...