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The term is derived from the French word passager, meaning 'to pass by'. When they were around, passenger pigeons flocked in groups of up to 2 billion, spread a up to a mile wide and 300 miles long, sometimes taking hours for the flock to pass by an area.
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Why are pigeons named pigeons?
There is not specific reason why Pigeons are called Pigeons, just like why are humans called humans. No one knows.
Are Pigeons also called Rock doves?
Feral Pigeons are also called Rock doves.
What is a baby pigeon called?
SquabProbobly a chick, just like any other bird.Young doves and pigeons are called squabs.
What are pigeons baby called?
A baby pigeon is called squab.Did you know? Pigeons have adapted extremely well to the urban environment, feeding in territorial flocks of 50-400 individuals.Young pigeons and doves are called squabs.
What is a pigeons perch called?
it is called a roost
What are pigeons called that have not flown yet?
Squabs.
What is a perch for pigeons called?
Racing loft.
What is the sound of pegion called?
Pigeons coo.
What is a pack of pigeons called?
a flock
Young ones of pigeon?
Young pigeons and doves are called "squabs".
What are the demon pigeons in The Sea of Monsters called?
they are called Stymphalian birds.
What pigeons are called when they are eaten?
The term used is squab.
