How did pigeons get everywhere? - BBC World Service

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[@InternetDarkLord]

LOL! Before the Passenger Pigeon was hunted to extinction, pigeons in the USA were so numerous, they blocked out the sun for days migrating. Audubon witnessed a flock of pigeons 300 miles long and a mile wide that blocked out the sun for 3 days. They sounded like a constant roll of thunder and trees collapsed from the weight. Scientists are now considering cloning this bird, so it may happen again.

[@oryanol]

People don't hate pigeons, they hate the fact that they poop everywhere

[@lynb1022]

You beat me to it.

[@jonathanhuertas1977]

I hate pigeons.

[@noelchansa6129]

😂😂😂

[@M69392]

3:30 without mentioning this once, unbelievable... Not even when showing spikes. I don't like stepping on dog poo, does that mean I don't like dogs? Now imagine when it falls from the sky.

[@Momcat_maggiefelinefan]

Not if they’re flying. They only poop at rest. 🇨🇦🖖🏻🇨🇦

[@user7-o9w]

It’s funny I come across this video as I’m on the ferry and a pigeon just flew right in next to me.

[@anonymousprivate6814]

I love pigeons and I always notice them in the city and say hello to them. I love all their different colours. :)

[@Ahjsjuedn]

A pigeon shit on my head while I was going for a job interview I turned around and went home

[@MrFIZZYMann]

The Pigeon Was Doing You a Good Deed 😨 Wha.....? It Was Telling You It's a Shit Job You'd Hate 😀

[@garythefishable]

It's actually a sign of good luck so you probably would have got the job if you stuck it out.

[@cadiensimundele2385]

I feel your pain 😅

[@HFDZ119]

Pigeons are just like other cute animals. They just want to play, eat and sleep. Pure innocence.

[@agneskirsch8335]

They also crap everywhere, destroy historic monuments and communicate diseases. So innocent or not I don't want them breeding on my balcony.

[@kamarikucheza]

Don't forget pooping, lots of it.

[@shakurfaith]

Pooping everywhere on everything ​@@kamarikucheza

[@ecx007]

They have small fleas too

[@ElementalWarrior1999]

Human shit is even more toxic and bad for the environment, I think worrying about pigeon shit is ridiculous.

[@henk-3098]

I don't hate them. I love them. My grandpa used to have them and race with them. Lovely creatures.

[@rogernightly9097]

Always welcome in my garden.

[@dannyharris1322]

I don't hate pigeons not do I love them, I just live with them.

[@jorgefortes6674]

In every neighbourhood there's always one or two "pigeon nuts" that ensure they are well fed and thriving.

[@theoneishere369]

Yh terry next door then as the cheek to moan the gutters are blocked. Yh with all the pidgeon shit from ur roof from u feeding these feral flying rats

[@michaelphillipljungh5925]

I also LOVE pigeons! That said, the NYC ones could use some care. They look like they live rough.

[@Walgriff]

Pigeons 1: Seagulls: 0

[@UnknownCharacter-n9v]

Anyone who owns a car and parks under a tree or light pole will hate pigeons and any other bird.

[@ernestorevollar3632]

Pigeons are beautiful creatures, they just interact among themselves, eat, sleep, fly overhead, poop wherever they go, etc. They're just like any other cute animals. Humans must learn to coexist with those innocent birdies.

[@JohnnyAngel8]

Pigeons are Rock Doves.

[@SRC267]

Feral ones

[@Mogojoegotube]

Most countries call them pigeons

[@tarik4684]

I was omong the masses that dislike them but living in nyc where their one of the wild animal you encounter daily I like them alot

[@femzter]

Pigeons are just like flying dogs. ❤ it’s a shame they are treated poorly

[@EternaResplandiente]

I don't hate pigeons. I've grown to appreciate and understand their role in society as free beings. Please don't be cruel to them. 😢 They are not ugly

[@DonZa-n6z]

They are yummy

[@EternaResplandiente]

@@DonZa-n6z There's no KFC in your country?

[@manikyum]

So is it okay to be cruel to them if they are ugly?

[@EternaResplandiente]

@@manikyum Never said that, kid. Please at least wash your mouth and butt today

[@EternaResplandiente]

@@manikyum I mean you're ugly and you still get Wifi right.

[@MTTM-fc5ol]

The title should be 😊 Why people love pigeons ? This title ultimately say that we hate them. It's a strong suggestion suggesting we really hate them but it's not true. People without animals loose soul and humanity. We are empty heart ,soul without animals and the whole nature around us.

[@MTTM-fc5ol]

Why do people love pigeons of course. Best of luck 😊

[@bxlis]

I dont hate them

[@elijahheyes9061]

🎶Feed the birds, tuppence a bag 🎶 Pigeons eat from my hand on Stanley park Blackpool. They're cool 👍🏻

[@manikyum]

What's Tuppence

[@elijahheyes9061]

@@manikyum It's a very old word for a 2 pence coin. The song " Feed the birds, tuppence a bag " is from the original movie " Mary Poppins " One of the scenes, is an old lady, feeding the pigeons, and that's when they play the song.

[@ula2sh]

Please don’t hate pigeons! They are beautiful

[@rezlaso2742]

Beautiful lol

[@elchiconews7107]

I have never heard before that people hated pigeons. 😕 I grew up loving them ❤️

[@ascorbic123]

Love Pigeons, will always be a Pigeon advocate.

[@chibbsy]

Me too 🤝

[@thepuci7380]

I LOVE pigeons!! 😍💖🐦

[@Chevy-jordan]

I love pigeons. Only friendly life-form inside London.

[@lt9303]

Pigeons are smart, beautiful animals that have a long relationship with humans. They’ve served in wars, found missing people and are highly intelligent. Time for us to love them more!

[@FightingToLive95]

This too is rather nice and different to all this stressful news we getting atm. I liked this and we need be better for them, love them more again. They never did anything wrong❤

[@jamiefoyers2800]

Pigeons get a bad rep. Some appear when I throw the mealworms and bird fat out in the garden in the morning...I love the variation on their markings and feathers...it's a shame people have problems with them. You could have worse neighbours than birds!.

[@robertwebb5306]

Surely we have to admire pigeons for being one of the most successful creatures on the planet, and for their ability to interact so closely with us. I love them.

[@Nastafar]

I❤the pigeons too. Live and let live. They deserve to thrive as much as we do. Enjoy their funny behaviors and go about your business.

[@u_u8522]

Doesn’t make sense humans call some animals pests and because they get in OUR way of life. We are all animals just trying to live our lives

[@tinterlight-iz5tl]

Wood pigeons are especially nice. City pigeons are a bit pesky ngl.

[@PaulVegan]

Humans are the most pesky of all species.

[@ArranVid]

@@PaulVegan True

[@OfficialDJTasawennateken]

I don't hate pigeons I love pigeons They're so cute and smart

[@DavidGS66]

H🇨🇦 Here in Edmonton, Canada, pigeons don't come near people, but in Montreal, they fly onto your head & will stick their head in your peanut butter jar -- while it's in your hand. Different pigeon cultures. 🇨🇦

[@yourmajesty122]

i grew up in the suburbs in usa. squirrels would run for their life from you but in New York and Miami they would jump on you and harass you for your food.

[@henryToped]

Their flapping sounds all the time are most annoying because they rest on our apartment rooftop. Wait, did i smell roasted pigeon? 🍗😂

[@rosesalim406]

so funny in the last minute

[@dannyharris1322]

Never knew we built houses to steal pigeons eggs. 😂😂

[@jonathanroberts-bj7yl]

Pigeons are the Dodo closest relatives.

[@thetwelfth9987]

Still, pigeon population in cities needs to be controlled the way feral cats and dogs are because yes, pigeon droppings carry diseases we can catch, as well as ticks that can attach to humans, just because cases of infections are uncommon these days doesn’t mean they’re suddenly clean animals. Fewer pigeons, healthier, prettier pigeons 🕊️

[@philipjames3941]

I was walking in st james park, and I saw people ignoring them and just paying attention with the parakeet.. but I love em ❤❤

[@BeatRoot14]

I like pigeons. They such characters

[@wordscapes5690]

In my country, we eat them.

[@philipholding]

This is true. Talking to a bloke once, who was a pigeons fancier and raced pigeons. He said he won trophies for it. ' I love my pigeons', he said. When I asked him what he did with them if they couldn't race anymore, he said, 'oh!, I just wring their necks'!😢

[@JorgeGarcia-lw7vc]

Pigeons are the ultimate survivors. THey're pretty awesome.

[@valerie241]

Pigeons are smart and social. Respect to the Pigeons!

[@MichaelBanfield]

I love pigeons. they are my favourite bird and they are so cool

[@razor2k911]

Pigeons are great ❤

[@mnmlst1]

It's sad that they were so close to us when they were used for communication and then were abandoned.

[@marianasalles242]

So sad! They are so sweet

[@rickyjolley6027]

I love pigeons iv kept racing pigeons for ove 50 years. I also feed wild pigeons in my garden and all other birds.

[@jorgelrobayor1618]

Funny, but i thought it was gonna be about pigeons as messengers

[@jamesascher8147]

people hate because they are afraid and/or they lack understanding. there is no hate, only fear. learn about something that you hate and you will come to love it. even spiders, even pigeons . take a moment to appreciate their beauty and respect them as one of Gods creations

[@JonesRacingPigeons]

As a pigeon fancier, let me mention that not only are pigeons exceptionally extraordinary creatures. They are resourceful. A pigeon can fly from one place to another without knowing where its going over Many miles back to there location. We call them homing pigeons and I know you were referring to a wild city pigeon, but domesticated pigeons are very smart and can be used for many things. One of the sports is racing ! They are like horses in the sky.😃

[@JillKnapp]

There is a really wonderful book called "Pigeons" by Andrew D. Blechman, and it is a really great read. If you liked this video, you'll really enjoy the book. It's got a lot of heart. Here's an excerpt from the description of the book: "To research this lively history of the humble pigeon, the author traveled across the United States and Europe to meet with pigeon fanciers and pigeon haters in a quest to find out how we came to misunderstand one of mankind’s most helpful and steadfast companions. Pigeons captures a Brooklyn man’s quest to win the Main Event (the pigeon world’s equivalent of the Kentucky Derby), as well as a convention dedicated to breeding the perfect bird. The author participates in a live pigeon shoot where entrants pay $150; he tracks down Mike Tyson, the nation’s most famous pigeon lover; he spends time with Queen Elizabeth’s Royal Pigeon Handler; and he sheds light on a radical “pro-pigeon underground” in New York City. In Pigeons, Andrew D. Blechman reveals for the first time the remarkable story behind this seemingly unremarkable bird."

[@monicaaiken9746]

Yeah I read that book and I liked the story of the messenger pigeon who broke a wing and ended up walking miles home. It was so adorable to imagine it hopping up curbs and crossing streets etc, and still knew where to go despite losing its ability to fly.

[@PaperBoat.]

They are always busy in their territorial war. This proves that Pigeon isn't a symbol of peace at all.

[@hrkristoffer]

No way people don't hate them I love them and they so clever very clever brids they can count to 10

[@victoriatsi9778]

Pigeons are cool ❤

[@Charodiy_UA]

shiiiiiiiiiiiity pigeons.

[@Narimcherkaoui]

before i go 1 days in the week 200 km go and come-back, for give food to pigeons ❤

[@ckarani17]

Pigeons? You mean humanity has stopped this low? How do you even hate on pigeons? They are one of the most lovable creatures out there

[@devisheneku3211]

We make barbecue out of them😂

[@MrAnyalewechi]

my kid from china loves them especially because there are hardly any in China

[@violetg7315]

“Originally native from Europe to North Africa and India, it now lives in a wild or semi-wild condition in cities all over the world.” They are not only surviving but also thriving everywhere!

[@chris5942]

I rescued one last sumner. She is amazing.

[@ArranVid]

The dove is a sign of peace.

[@Overlordvoldermort]

I hate pigeons because not only do they poop on you (yeah I get other birds poop on you as well), but they have NO IDEA HOW TO WORK THEIR WINGS. THEY DK HOW TO FLY. THEY FLEW INTO ME FULL SPEED BEFORE AND MANY NEAR MISSES AFTER THAT INCIDENT. At least ground rats know how to avoid hitting me 😂

[@sophiamerecedis8339]

i love them

[@lolboii8275]

I dont hat them, in fact i admire their braveness. all other animals are scared of humans

[@rklammer]

Seasgulls are definitely the most hated bird, atleast in Britain. A Pigeon is very unliekly to steal my food, but gulls take so much. Crows and Magpies might also be amoung the most hated as they are so smart they always get to rubbish bins and destroy the bags to get at food too. Pidgeons just poo everywhere

[@Momcat_maggiefelinefan]

Pigeons, or Rock Doves, can’t poop unless they’re seated. They don’t poop on your head, but gulls do … I know that through experience. Pigeons carried messages in wars. Theres a famous one whose name I can’t recall. Sir David Attenborough told me that … not in person of course, and it’s in a museum. Rock Doves aren’t rats with wings. They’re beautiful birds with great “ radar”, lovely colours and they’re welcome in my yard any time, but they don’t like tree rats, aka squirrels. Respect the bird we once loved. 🇨🇦🖖🏻🇨🇦

[@johngardner4379]

Pigeons helped defeat the Nazzys in WWII; Operation Columba. Over a thousand messages were transported by these wonderful birds.

[@IngramPetersJr-nr7rm]

I love pigeons. Kept them as pets as a boy..

[@ArtByBritania]

I love Pigeons after a single white one started living at my work one day. After lots of research, including wonderful pigeon reels Instagram has decided to feed me in its algorithm, I am truly amazed at these "cats" of the sky!

[@Conceptualcreatures]

Pigeons make nests behind household solar panels and flock them up. We hate them for that. I hate the noise they make too. They also took over an apartment balcony I had years ago and bred there, couldn’t get rid of them. They’re revolting. Playing an important role in history doesn’t make them any less of a contemporary pest.

[@RogerioPereiradaSilva77]

Lately they've been nesting on top of my AC's external unit and I am worried about the consequences of having these rats with wings that poop everywhere and the diseases that come with them on a device that supposedly should be pest-free.

[@ArranVid]

YOU ARE MEAN!!!

[@paulgabler1476]

What a very profound and unexpected question!

[@Lockieez]

Where I live (Sydney, Aus) the brush turkeys, white ibis, common mynas and seagulls are more of a nuisance than pigeons.

[@xcel5203]

I don't mind pigeons as long as they keep their distance which they don't and keep quiet which they don't.

[@Orkex]

Hate them and their poop everywhere. They used to cover my balcony in poop everyday. I installed a net as a barrier to keep them out, and it's bliss now.

[@VelmadeM0naco]

Not got a problem with pigeons. Seagulls, however, are a whole different story.

[@stevenvitali7404]

Seagulls are very intelligent and have more purpose on this planet than we do

[@robertwebb5306]

I am always amazed at how clean seagulls are. Their feathers are usually spotless.

[@james441]

@@stevenvitali7404more than WE do? Hahahaha

[@riifklu8407]

If only Classic Old Frills were as much in numbers as rock pidgeons

[@quicksandsavior]

I have been shart on by pigeons

[@sabihatanveer8494]

I like'em 🕊

[@florin-titusniculescu5871]

pigeons are localized , i.e. they travel much less than we do , so they don't spread diseases as much as we ourselves do .

[@kuntalgo]

Pigeon A: Not available to comment to BBC, Sorry.

[@HaleyMary]

I adore pigeons!

[@AndinoKiwi]

I don't think that pigeon you were trying to interview was a sir. She probably felt very offended and flew away.

[@Rebellion594]

I don’t hate pigeons, I hate seagulls

[@alexdalton2473]

Pigeons are adorable

[@kamelcoles2674]

How come pigeons don’t come out at night?

[@rezlaso2742]

Bedtime

[@MsTatu3]

Birds and animals are not here to fulfill our needs or to please us. The universe isnt human-centric

[@alpcan3264]

We love pigeons wtf bbc

[@AtticusBleep]

Pigeons are domesticated birds. They’re like homeless dogs. I despise people who mistreat them.

[@dawsie]

I don’t hate pigeons I just hate the mess they make and the minute you have two of them near you the following year there will be over a hundred of them. They use to be part of the food chain just like chickens are today, I don’t know when we stopped eating them as they are no different to other birds that are still on the dinner plate but just have more meat on them than quails. Less than ducks or geese.

[@saivignesh837]

I have ornithophobia. Now imagine a bird kind that always hangs around in groups. Dark grey color unlike a love bird, parrot or macaw and blood red kind of eyes.

[@EnigmaTics00]

I love pigeons ❤ only warmonger hates them and also son of the devil.

[@EnzoVisual]

So sweet the guy I mean the pigeon baby at the beginning;)😅 Why do we apply human rules to pigeons more than to any other pet animal? I mean birds are generally in this category, but pigeons especially 😊 I think if we talk about adapting they adapt to the point of love...

[@ZeckyYishaq]

I miss the passenger pigeon which went extinct.

[@petergates8570]

A Japanese businessman bought a hen racing pigeon for a staggering £1.3 million.pigeon racing is big business.even the queen use to have race them.

[@GrenOulio]

I've always wondered what would happen if the squirrels, rats and pigeons of London managed to bred

[@tawfikbaroni]

Ppl they hate anything weather , seagulls, crows, winter,summer, spring …….etc

[@baothiletran-ef8zn]

Thank you!

[@jglg7238]

when you get pooed by a pigeon, isn't it a sign of good luck?