A pigeon-inspired robot has solved the mystery of how birds fly without the vertical tail fins that human-designed aircraft rely on. Its makers say the prototype could eventually lead to passenger ...

Researchers have created a pigeon-inspired robot with bird-like reflexes, enabling it to stay stable in turbulent conditions. To regulate its movements, researchers developed PigeonBot II, a ...

Glenda Spindler, a mother from Minnepolis, is finding joy and comfort in an unlikely animal friendship following the death of ...

The Band-tailed pigeon is the largest member of the pigeons and doves family group. They are larger than the familiar rock pigeon aka city pigeon and their stocky grayish body has a unique ...

Since late January, reports of sick or dead band-tailed pigeons have been flooding wildlife rehabilitation centers, with most of them coming from the Bay Area.

Domesticated "fancy" pigeons come in many sizes, shapes, and colors. Here are 12 bizarre pigeon breeds that differ greatly from their wild ancestors.

The ‘underbird’ no longer: Chicago pigeon owners, enthusiasts say it’s time to see the city dwellers as a ‘symbol of beauty’ ...

Artist Iván Argote has created a 16-foot-tall, red-eyed aluminum pigeon named Dinosaur, to perch on New York City’s High Line.

Once the scientists have created a passenger pigeon-like genome, they will insert this altered DNA into reproductive cells in band-tailed pigeon embryos. The birds will mature, mate, and lay eggs.

The first-ever pigeon pageant is expected to be the highlight of the High Line’s day-long Pigeon Fest, which will include games like pin the tail on the pigeon and pigeon corn hole, as well as ...

Thousands of people gathered on the High Line on Saturday for Pigeon Fest, inspired by an artist’s sculpture and an appreciation for the city’s most resilient birds.