Pet Pigeon Behavior, This is NOT aggression!

[@nightandfayeify]

This is a great informational video. I see this misconception that "wrestling/nibbling =aggression" a lot with novice pigeon keepers. Pigeons are prey animals, they will always try to flee if they feel threatened and they don't hate you if they tousle with your hand. Thank you for sharing this!

[@ProjectExteria]

as someone who got wingslapped on my head numerous times I can confirm this. I see enough pigeons with aggressive behaviour that is basically RUH'ing at me (guttural, not like this in the video) and flying away when I come to close. And that aggressive behaviour is actually only a defense mechanism to warn you not to come to close. And that's just the behaviour towards other species that might be able to harm them.

[@coolpoolbymatthew]

Hi

[@maxwell_edison]

I feel like this is the case with a lot of animals - TONS of animals have "play biting", like, probably more than not realistically.. Cats, dogs, heck I think even rats do this sort of thing. Animals do *NOT* have hands, so mouths are just like.. yeah.

[@fennecwolfox]

@@maxwell_edison It's true. My cat would often nibble my hand and I used to get real pissed at her and rip my hand away, which she'd hiss about, and bop her on the head. I kept wondering why SHE was mad at ME. Well, turns out that's just little affectionate nips, after research. So now I basically ignore it as best I can and let her do it if she wants to.

[@TR4R]

Aggression with pigeons? That sounds funny to me 🤣😝🕊 I would be afraid of the aggression of an eagle but not a pigeon! 😅

[@muggins2279]

'you can trust me with your eggs, giant, i am a fierce little man'

[@sludgerat666]

Wlfgrl??? Is that you???

[@ThePageOfSpace]

AWWW THAT IS SO CUTE!

[@Fawcksy]

That is the weirdest cat I've ever seen but he seems polite

[@ayuumorienjoyer5913]

he's a polite boi

[@mel999.]

Doesn't scratch the furniture either

[@Lemon_Inspector]

Driving behavior is really inconvenient whenever we're in the car and my pet pigeon just suddenly grabs the wheel

[@ayuumorienjoyer5913]

lolol

[@TC-be7kx]

you have to take the reigns, and stop that sleigh from going off course, elf.

[@screenname6829]

(on the way to the vet) 🕊️: didn't you hear? Passenger pigeons are extinct! 🙎🏻: I did hear. Why do yo- BIRBO NOOO! *Tire screeching intensifies*

[@OverAndOverAndOver]

😂😂

[@AwesomeStarbust7]

Lol

[@griffy9639]

"you're literally a giant, so he has to try very hard to impress you" something about the idea of this pigeon just thinking he has a wife that's probably like, 50x his own body mass and everything's totally fine and normal with that is hilarious, and also very cute

[@XFizzlepop-Berrytwist]

Seven deadly sins. XD

[@laughingbeast4481]

The hand is his wife. It's attached to that ugly, huge monster, sure, but nobody's perfect.

[@homeofhousechickens6856]

Whats even funnier is when a pigeon bonds to a human, even if they go on to bond with another pigeon in the future they still might try to woo a person. They really like us thanks to their domestication

[@DonnaBarrHerself]

That would be an Octopus relationship.

[@redwitch12]

@@XFizzlepop-Berrytwist King x Diane is wild to contemplate :D

[@magolormemes7519]

As someone without a pigeon, I find this information very useful

[@gamor78]

Not trying to be rude or anything but, useful for what? Useful when a pigeon pecks at you?

[@sanasananee]

@@gamor78 It's just a joke

[@abd-animation-22]

​@@gamor78 You must be new here Go read the internet rules on google

[@macaco.boludo]

r/woosh

[@duck3684]

​@@gamor78slow

[@giggity582]

Her: this is normal :> Pigeon: *Intense Rizz*

[@nightcoreeclub]

the pigeon version of holding a boombox up to your window at 10pm to ask you to prom

[@giggity582]

@@nightcoreeclub lol fr

[@ChronoTriggerHappy]

"Barry, where's your wife?" "She's over there" cue Attack on Titan music as the camera pans up and up to the giant face staring over a wall

[@rker]

i dunno man that sounds badass

[@abnormallyawesome2062]

🤣❤🤣❤

[@Lights_of_Silver]

Oh the canonity

[@Randommagicuser]

"BARRY HOLY SHI-"

[@nightcoreeclub]

i would wife a titan ngl

[@termsconditions1513]

Ah yes, the "please tell me you still love me" dance.

[@bonefetcherbrimley7740]

I don't know why this was in my recommended, but the cute noises the pigeon makes brought a smile to my face. Pet him for me.

[@eIixi]

i agree

[@neodinium7316]

The algorithm demands we get pet pigeons

[@Mari-hh6it]

Same =)

[@wooooo0oo]

same, dont even have a pigeon but i loved this video

[@noname7477]

i ate a pidgeon today so this must be its way of haunting me

[@hexerin]

I've always figured that if the birb was actually aggressively attacking you, there'd be no actual doubt to be had. The pecks and bites would be strong enough to inflict actual pain and strong enough to draw blood with wounds.

[@sylverscribs0490]

pigeons actually can’t bite very hard at all, even full force. it’s like being pinched by a small pair of pliers wielded by a baby

[@worldcure7883]

Pigeons beaks are not made for pecking they are used to root around for bugs, even sparrows and finches who have more peck oriented beaks can't even break the skin.

[@NerdAlert42]

Pigeons punch! Their wings are quite powerful!

[@marinacosta8835]

Nah, their beaks and claws are pretty weak, haven't you ever picked up a wild pigeon/dove? Those animals are terrified for their lives and they can't even scratch your skin (when they don't just freeze in terror).

[@fbirollen1349]

@@worldcure7883I got a cocktail and he can either lightly peck you with no aggression or he pinch

[@invertedghostgames9899]

I know someone else said it, but the thought that this pigeon is trying to woo and impress someone who's foot alone is probably as big as he is and weighs just as much is absurdly adorable. I mean he probably weighs what, MAYBE 1lb? 2lbs at most? The average person is easily almost 100x his size is mass, and he's trying so hard to impress you! That is such a precious birb!

[@impstolemyshoes4974]

No they weigh grams. Not even a pound lol 😂

[@hotbread1004]

They weigh nothing, they have to be really light weight to fly so the hollow bones really help

[@jess.1523]

The average pigeon weighs 300 grams.

[@liaspooked4980]

We love a short king trying his best

[@abberistired]

"and to him you're literally a giant so he has to work really hard to impress you" bAAABYYYY 🥺I'M IMPRESSED!!! YOU'RE WONDERFUL!!!

[@saku577]

My bonded pigeon hen did/does it as well. Now she's bonded to another hen and they are both a bit confused on how to proceed, lol.

[@DaWhiteWolffie]

ROFL

[@Cosmicjackalope]

Lesbi-hens! Good for them 🌈

[@palomaelegante]

lmao lesbian birds

[@Koki-hc3mw]

Poor birds

[@xd._.28234]

Lmao 💀they fr went gay

[@redwulf777]

im impressed by how perfectly toasted that marshmallow is

[@Beef1188]

You have to admire the pigeon's bravery, he is pecking the hand that could literally squeeze the life out of him if it wanted!

[@CynnabunFaith]

He probably doesn't see the hand that way :)

[@ghoultooth]

@freerobux49true, but that makes me very sad :(

[@i_guess109]

@@CynnabunFaith agreed, but this comment is proof that the pigeon _did_ in fact impress people :D

[@morewi]

Had a wild pigeon peck at my feet while waiting for the train once. I had my foot on a bread crumb that it wanted to eat.

[@nightcoreeclub]

a horse with wings

[@emmittjaydelong]

That sounds like a happy bird. I'll take a cat over anything, but hearing a content animal is always soothing and joyous.

[@eldaroses.g.r.7945]

Same! He’s just a lil guy doing his best.

[@denisbarkovskiy]

They are doing purr too)

[@alphasheep99]

Youll take a car over anything? Cringe af. Cats are dumb thats why you like them

[@adelevermouille7057]

I think it's "weird" to have an animal that is bonded to you and ends up trying mating behavior with you. unethical, would'nt do that.

[@BurgermanForever-nh2vp]

The sounds of trust and joy

[@MidnightDarkness666]

My old man JonJon was the sweetest, most humble and gentle boy out there. He never did driving behaviour, never pecked, just coohed at me for attention or to come to bed. He was a rescued feral with club foot and internal parasites. He was also a bit senile. My partner and I decided to keep him as he wouldn't have lived long on the streets, he was sitting under a table by himself as it started to rain. He must have been a fairly dominant pidge in his day because he was huge with big crusty ceres. He decided I was his mate but it seems like he decided he didn't have to prove himself and could just bask in all the love and attention in his retirement

[@worldcure7883]

You will see him again someday, you cared for him in his old age and ailment. A bond like that doesn't end with death its spiritual, don't ever doubt that!

[@theshagnetwork]

He was probably too wise and thought driving was a young man's game.

[@dodgyyoutuber9560]

How did you care for him?

[@notNajimi]

Aww sounds like he was a sweet little man. I’m glad you got to care for him in his golden years

[@MidnightDarkness666]

@@dodgyyoutuber9560By taking him off the streets, deworming him , then making sure he was happy and fed for the rest of his life

[@bluethyme]

"as you can see, he is a nice happy nested man now" 😆

[@kaitlinschol9586]

It sounds like he’s purring! So cute!

[@user-nt7os5cg7j]

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[@kaitlinschol9586]

Okay?

[@The_One_Over_There]

i've heard that Pigeons can purr (Or do something purr-ish). I haven't really looked into that though, So i don't know the ins and outs and could be wrong. But some people are saying that they can.

[@SaffronicSaffron]

Human: "excuse me, are you flirting with me"? pigeon: "finally you noticed!".

[@DaRush-The_Soviet_Gamer]

You can tell he is being friendly by his pigeon growls. They make that sound when they wanna court a female... If a pigeon is legit aggressive he will not bite... He will peck and slap you with his wings.

[@wind2536]

Darush the nazi gamer

[@tallic967]

So it doesn't wanna bite you, just have sex with you lmao

[@nothingnew2964]

Yep they slap with their wings. Doesn't hurt tho.

[@shodeath]

bird be like "LARGE WIFE"

[@alaina8145]

I've recently rescued a male pigeon, and I was actually wondering why he had been doing that, I wasn't sure if it was normal but it warms my heart he's trying to "impress me" 😭❤ Normally after he does it my bf and i tell him he's "a good boy"

[@kauaichan]

Arrives: “NOTICE ME HOOMAN! REVEL IN ALL MY FEATHERY MIGHT!!!! EN GARDE!!! *pets* I love you so much I wanna nest so hard” 😂 he instantly just becomes the sweetest happiest piggy I’ve ever seen lmao💕

[@danjordan1979]

Aww, he's on par with Cricket for gorgeousness! 🥰🕊️

[@supersaiyancommenter]

Yup yup

[@homeofhousechickens6856]

Haha thank you

[@ericconnor8419]

For some reason wood pigeons have chosen a telephone line outside my window as a place to mate, so I get to see their entire procedure regularly. They are surprisingly affectionate they chase each other up and down 'kissing' and nuzzling. When it comes down to business they are very quick, there is lots of flapping then he usually flies off immediately and leaves the female looking disappointed. It does not help the line is too wobbly they should use a more stable tree branch.

[@nightcoreeclub]

just like humans!😂

[@cuddlecows]

"hens are usually less bitey" me, side eyeing my female Nestle. 😂

[@nightcoreeclub]

that’s funny. i’ve had a few different types of pets (never birds) but in my experience females are usually the more aggressive and territorial 😅😂

[@ArrowXskyReborn]

He's doing the Wing twitches, that means he's a happy boy!

[@gyppygirl2021]

Yep, the wing twitches are a dead giveaway! That is a happy bird right there!

[@MT_800]

Very true. I can tell actual pigeon sass when I see it (usually would occur when I'm handfed them; some of males would fight for the food, and when I put my fingers near them to deter the aggressive ones, they'll turn on me. More humourous than bothersome though). :)

[@RexyFrosty]

My female pigeon does this too, all the time. I love it. It's adorable. Unfortunately, I cannot cuddle or pet her much, as everytime we have a proper petting session, she lays an egg or two. And she's a bit older now, so it's straining on her to lay multiple eggs.

[@Justadonkey]

You could try limiting the petting to the neck and head and slightly cutting back on the sunlight she sees to mimic the sunlight hours of the winter months. Thats what you do for parrots at least. That is a huge reason why I've always stuck with male birds myself

[@nightcoreeclub]

that’s so sweet and so sad at the same time. she loves you so much she lays eggs but that expression of love is not good for her anymore!!😮😮😮😮😢❤❤❤

[@roguedoge2479]

I AM IMPRESSED, LITTLE PIGEON

[@AtomicSoul29]

I love pigeons. A lot of people give them a bad rap because they think they’re super dirty and unhygienic (which isn’t really the case). As a kid I remember going to the town pavilion on multiple occasions with my cousin, where she’d buy some bird seed and tell me to throw it in the air. About 75-100 pigeons came flocking down. She told me to hold some seed in my hands and one flew up and started eating it, where she would come up behind it, grab it, then let me pet and hold them

[@GothicCorvid]

see, i go to my town on occasion. and a few of those times, ive had some stuff to give the pigeons there, theyll come flooding down and land on me. im a wheelchair user and im totally fine with it, tons of them would just sit on my lap, perch on my wheelchair and just enjoy the seeds and whatnot. it was really cute. one time there was a brown pigeon and they had a really bad eye. my parents didnt let me clean it and the poor thing just refused to leave me. (im 20 by the way) so i hope thst pigeons doing okay, miss the lil guy.

[@BansheePhoenix]

Pidgeon coos are so soothing. Remind me of visiting my aunt. She had like 15 pudgeons that woukd visit and stay because she gave them food.

[@UsagiMimiChu]

Great to know that Tofu is just trying to impress me by acting like a male pigeon. But I accept her and her non-binarism

[@Yami_Soryu]

Can we appreciate how drippy those boots are, wee man has got some style

[@robbytheatomicengineer5749]

it really just comes down to reading their body language, like the twitchy wing for example is one common thing people mistake because it can mean 1 of 2 things 1) its scared of you or 2) its just happy, and its a happy wing twitch, pretty easy to tell if its a happy wing twitch cause theyll do there little dance that yours does, starting nesting behavior after the bird knows youre impressed

[@nightcoreeclub]

a lot of animal behaviors depend on context too. for example a dog wagging its tail could indicate anxiety or happiness/excitement lol afaik

[@nightcoreeclub]

the totality of expression/body language/speech&sound/situational context can tell you more dependably what the animal is feeling. makes sense that if a bird is nibbling at you and dancing around without harming you that it is probably playing or something. one of my dogs “bites” my forearms or hands very very gently when he gets super excited. if he ever chomps too much then i just pretend to whimper or cry and he immediately stops and tries to kiss me 😂😂❤❤ i love animals.

[@samstar3604]

he is indeed "a nice happy nested man" 🥺💗

[@shirokodaki9598]

My immature ass busting out laughing after she said cocks💀

[@nightcoreeclub]

cocks and hens!!!

[@HSS712]

Pigeon wing twitches are like dogs' tail wagging. It shows contentment and happiness.

[@nightcoreeclub]

😮‍💨🥹🥹🥹that’s soooooooo adorable

[@gyppygirl2021]

They're such adorable little feather fluffs!

[@Trans4Hire]

Well I am VERY impressed with him

[@christopherpape4823]

Please tell him that I am very impressed

[@Konpekikaminari]

"the hand that feeds... I must prove to it that I am worthy! only the worthy may nest!!" ~Bonded male pigeons, probably

[@aleeshacampbell129]

The little happy wing twitch is so adorable!! 😍

[@superlynx98]

I've never even thought of owning a pigeon yet I clicked the video anyway, very fascinating that this is how they behave and think. Might have to consider getting one in the future! Thank you

[@crossanddream2]

If you do, I'm not sure if this applies to females but if you do get a male and he starts doing that you just wrestle him until he is tired and then "submit" by just laying your hand down while nodding your head or hand. He should get the hint at some point that your impressed and calm down

[@GarethJason]

Such a precious boi. Live long and happy both of you.

[@chloesibilla8199]

This pigeon: man that's a huge lady bird! She's so pretty 🤩 and she likes me! i better bring my best !

[@shizukagozen777]

The little whipped cream peak on top of his head though. I love it ! 😂😂🤣💖🍰

[@_robustus_]

I have one that doesn’t do any courtship behavior. He just bites. He’s got an owl beak so it can hurt. It started when he was the only bird that I keep inside. He was very affectionate. Then I brought 2 squeakers inside and he became very protective of them. So I put him in the loft with the other birds and kept one of the squeakers as my house bird.

[@nightcoreeclub]

mr. lonely. free him

[@nightcoreeclub]

sounds like you have a lot of birds 😮

[@laylaadams4741]

My pigeon is trying to impress my dog…

[@mareedonahue8310]

Oh my gosh those little wing flips are absolutely precious 🥺❤️

[@eldaroses.g.r.7945]

It’s a little like a cat’s playing nips. No harm intended, just a bit of… culture shock? Species shock? He’s an adorable birb and I love his lil foot feathers!

[@Oliverdeaky]

i love how pigeons have a little ambience sound.

[@Flawestruck]

I've been interested in getting a pigeon in the future. I never knew they could be so grumbly! And I love the feathered feet! So cute

[@nightcoreeclub]

my gpa raised pigeons and i would like to carry on that tradition one day. pigeons are so lovely and pretty.

[@nightcoreeclub]

they got lil personalities in there hehe

[@namelessentity5851]

Very cat-like behavior, especially (though not exclusive) to males. I still have scars on my forearm, from when my boys Seti and Grendel, would grab ahold, and lay-in with the biting and kicking. The biting isn't too bad, but the kicking/raking with their back claws can smart. Very cute little fella you have!! 😺

[@mossy1476]

I dont have a pet pigeon but Ive always loved them and this has DELIGHTED me. he just wants to impress his giant spouce, dangit. also, the lil wing flaps are adorableeee

[@awhellyeah543]

" And you're massive so he has to work really hard " awwww

[@TwinklesTheChinchilla]

I've seen this in chickens, too, but it usually means, "move, I want to eat that".

[@restinwalken]

His little wing tappy taps

[@nighttimeserenity2447]

Very easy to tell- but then, i live in a city where i -often- always see pidgeons. So i can tell its not, its a silly cute dance. I appear more charmed by it than the females themselves xD

[@nightcoreeclub]

a pigeon could look at me sideways and i would fall in love

[@Angelaius]

Pigeons are very affectionate birds. They have very subtle body languages. They dance and sing for their mate a lot, putting a lot of work into their relationship also into raising the chicks. Their beaks aren't there for strength. Pigeon beak is nowhere as strong as any finches or parrots who were evolved to Crack seeds. They have thin gentle beaks. And their bite is barely any pressure 🙂

[@nightcoreeclub]

babies

[@nightcoreeclub]

pigeons look like little sweeties

[@Akira_usb.]

oh my god he's such a 'fluffy' boy what I didnt even know the feathers could look like that

[@nightcoreeclub]

pigeons can have long hair 😅🤪

[@nightcoreeclub]

he’s a hippie

[@nightcoreeclub]

bellbottom feathers

[@plaguenotprophet7840]

This behaviour is common among bonded birds, but birds who don't form a bond as easily such as budgies are just being mean when they bite. Usually the birds that talk are more inclined to communicate with their feathers to get affection, or their voice. Pigeons talk mostly by touch and some sounds

[@SeekGrace]

What a cute fluffy birb.

[@tykobray4132]

hers puuring at this point haha

[@ronaldli5]

God that's so cute.. Trying to work so hard to impress you by biting you, and then snuggling up when he knows you're impressed

[@angrymushroom26]

His cute little wing wiggles just melted my heart. Such a cute bird!

[@boiledelephant]

This makes perfect sense to me. I'm a happy nested man and my wife and I make little jabs at each other. A casual observer would think we're annoyed, but it's one of the layers of our intimacy and I love it.

[@adeki8750]

The way the wings do these tiny little movements when you pat the pigeon aosjdudf so adorable!!

[@lnguyen4982]

I was expecting a plot twist but this is actually wholesome.

[@mastervule1844]

KZbin algorithm recommending me this channel is probably best thing it did in years

[@natsarik]

Man- i love how he sounds like is purring when you caressed his head

[@embersinmoss]

Little guy is just aggressively happy. Hehe

[@RedMoon814]

I haven't seen the biting [among urban pidgeons (not pets)] before. But those pidgeon sounds plus the little twirl he makes is very common mating/nesting behaviour to see, especially in spring. Most of the time, i've seen one or more males that were feeding near a female get very alert and do those twirls while following her everywhere. The female pidgeon usually got tired of the harrassement and flew away, while the male either followed her or stood confused for a moment before proceeding to keep eating crumbs.

[@oliverlarosa8046]

Didn't think I'd ever find a pigeon so relatable

[@ArlanKels]

It always amazes me how even birds like the head pats and scritches.

[@psychic7615]

He’s so cute! I love the way pigeons coo. So relaxing.

[@phoebsc5993]

My dad kept racing pigeons and i looked after them. A joy!❤ he is very bonded to you...doing the display behaviour😊 and cooing like the male does to his wifey)😊

[@Dark_Slayer3000]

Pigeons : "hey, I like you :)" Human: "Stop attacking me! Bad Bird!" Pigeons: 😢

[@FeckAO3]

i didn't know i needed this cuteness in my life today but thank you

[@josiecirigliano9134]

Very true. I have experienced the same and noticed the pigeon only wanted to get in contact with me. 🕊️💙🥰

[@tanneredge9774]

He’s a happy little baby. Look at him dance to show appreciation.

[@maryjuanadelizias]

“Your pigeon’s not agressive, he’s just horny 🥴”

[@nightcoreeclub]

horny in a pg way 😂

[@nightcoreeclub]

don’t tell me i’m wrong

[@solived1239]

The little flapping of his wings was adorable 🥰

[@YippingFox]

I am taking a wild guess here. But if a pigeon (or any animal) is truly being agressive, it'll stand their ground. Or even go on the offensive to make it clear you're not welcome. Unlike this pigeon which is clearly pacing back and forth.

[@nightcoreeclub]

would it not be possible for a pigeon to widen its wingspan to intimidate a threat?

[@alexsky9345]

this is the cutest video i've ever seen omg. he sounds so contented getting pats from you. Thank you for posting this, this makes my heart so damn happy lol

[@OG_McLovin]

That's some impressive dance moves on that pidgey.

[@EyeSeeThruYou]

This can apply to multiple taxonomic families of birds which now reside with humans as "pets," actually. 👍 An example? Male (pet) ducks also do this, it's a way to get your attention. It really is about undivided attention. ❤

[@nightcoreeclub]

i love a bird who can love me right back 😊

[@nightcoreeclub]

how about a chicken

[@EyeSeeThruYou]

@@nightcoreeclub They can and do!

[@EyeSeeThruYou]

@@nightcoreeclub yes ❤️

[@maxrichards5925]

What a beautiful pigeon! I had no idea some looked like that lol. If I ever get a pigeon I’ll definitely make sure to remember about their behavior

[@valeries9297]

Oh you should absolutely look up "silly looking pigeons". They come in such a wide variety of looks.

[@maxrichards5925]

@@valeries9297 Oh alright I’ll go see 👍

[@olicnana]

He’s gorgeous!

[@1975RStefan]

I think the short wiggles with his wings also showing that he is happy. That's a behavior you can observe on many birds.

[@LiquidSoapDrinker]

I do not own a pidgeon, but I have taken all this information to heart and will now randomly remember it while sitting at the dinner table

[@bakaichigo]

Lol cute, my cat does something similar-ish. She'll "attack and bite" people's legs (and this morning startled my poor chihuahua into yelping by nipping his belly) but it's affection and not play or attack. The difference is the gentleness - just barely enough pressure to know she put teeth on you, but not enough to even indent the skin. Startling, tho, TBH. Poor pup was just laying there on his back and she was like NIPNIP BISH. :'D I had no idea pidgeons did this

[@Stuart267]

That is ridiculously cute.

[@YinSchwamaldo]

That is literally the cutest pigeon I‘ve ever seen

[@thickgrater]

I don't know why but birds having bell bottom feathers makes them look even cuter.

[@Aozora210]

An apt video in my feed as I'm currently roleplaying as a pigeon in a TRPG. Thank you for the bitey insight.

[@nightcoreeclub]

wtf

[@ccmetalhead]

I'm not aggressive, I'm impressive!

[@kenworthunofficial1934]

he's so cute, just purring and vibrating with happiness, i aspire to this level of joy

[@hobotomato4252]

Oh sick, i thought my buddy's pigeon just disliked me but also found my head to be a comfortable spot to rest.