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pigeon

[pij-uhn] / ˈpɪdʒ ən /




















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In addition, researchers found an extinct pigeon species closely related to Australian bronzewing pigeons.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Humans exterminated the passenger pigeon, the great auk and the Carolina parakeet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The Franco-Belgian couturier referenced the extravagant plumage of a roseate spoonbill or the crested cockatoo alongside the humble crow, grey pigeon and magpie.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

It emerged that a fungal infection often linked to pigeon droppings had been listed as a contributory factor in the death of a 10-year-old boy.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

The pigeon hit a shelf with a loud smack and slumped to the floor.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi