Pigeon Collection (#8)

St. Mark's Square and the Old and New Law Courts, or Procuratie Venice St. Mark's Square Building High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

View of St. Mark's Square with the Cathedral, the Doges Palace, the Marciana Library and the bell tower, in Venice Venice St. Mark's Square. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

St. Mark's Square. The pigeons Venice St. Mark's Square. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

La loggia della Signoria, also called dei Lanzi, in Florence Florence piazza della Signoria Loggia Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

The square of the Uffizi, Florence Florence square of the Uffizi. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

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The Activity. The Passenger Pigeon. - Here is the messenger who braves obstacles; The rivers
8600279 The Activity. The Passenger Pigeon. - Here is the messenger who braves obstacles; The rivers, the mountains cannot stop me; Faster than steam I cross space

Dense air
Inés Montenegro

Pigeons in the window of the fortress. Travel concept. Italy, Europe

Pigeons in the window of the fortress. Travel concept. Italy, Europe

Pigeons in the window of the fortress. Travel concept. Italy, Europe

Girl with Doves Statue, Marmaris marina, Turkey

Yearning for Peace
Steven Zhou

Bowling alley
Michel Groleau

Mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) perched on branch in snow storm; Milford, Connecticut, USA. February

Dance Of The Birds
Treechild

Pigeon
Miroslaw Prybinski

urban
Luciano Caturegli

kiss of death
Manish Nagpal

Rainy Days in Amalfi III
George Digalakis

Rock dove drinking

waiting for the service
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Anna Mogilnicka

GHasem and Pigeons
Masumeh Asakereh

approach
Klaus Lenzen

Quiet journey
Ekkachai Khemkum

Inarticulate language
Sasa Janjusic

Philipp Levinger

Dumbo - NYC
Catherine W

New York City Doves
Rikard Martin

Brand Tailed Pigeon From Birds Of America (1827)
John James Audubon

Free the Peace
Artem Pozdniakov

Pigeon
Vision Grasp Art

pigeons educator
Bashar Alsofey

Releasing a carrier pigeon from a British tank near Albert, 9th August 1918

WW1 - Releasing a carrier pigeon from a tank near Albert, France - 9th August 1918

Pigeon Fancier early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Pigeon fancier Date: circa 1900s

Boys at Abbosholme school in uniform
School children in traditional uniform. The school was set up by Mr George Allen. Who published a volume entitled Abbotsholme, 1889-99; or, Ten Years in an Educational Laboratory, written by Dr

Boys making a pigeon loft
School children at the school Abbotsholme building a pigeon loft. The school was set up by Mr George Allen. Who published a volume entitled Abbotsholme, 1889-99; or

Poster, Monte Carlo, Pigeon Shooting Date: circa 1900

Poster advertisement for Cannes, South of France, for winter holidays, with flowers, a children's carnival, concerts, golf, cricket, and pigeon shooting. Date: 1892

Jeek the puppy brings home a dead pigeon
Jeek the mongrel puppy brings home a dead pigeon which has been shot by hunters. Jacky and Gerry wonder what to do with it. Date: 1940

Woman and dead pigeon
A woman in shorts and beanie hat hoists a dead pigeon onto a cane in an attempt to attract birds on the Norfolk Broads during the 1930s. Why, I'm not sure! Date: c.1933

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Hare, Spoonbill, and Fish, mid-1600s (oil on canvas)
XOS5886566 Hare, Spoonbill, and Fish, mid-1600s (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (17th century); 128.5x159 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Italy, possibly Genoa, 17th century)

Pigeons on the Roof (gouache on linen)
GLS314013 Pigeons on the Roof (gouache on linen) by Crawhall, Joseph (1861-1913); 38.1x30.5 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

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"Pigeons: From Fancy Breeds to Heroic Messengers" Pigeons, often overlooked as mere city dwellers, have a rich history and diverse range of roles in society. From the fancy pigeon breeds admired for their unique appearances to the carrier pigeons that served as messengers during times of war, these birds have captivated our attention throughout the ages. Fancy pigeon breeds showcase an array of stunning colors and patterns. With names like Fantail, Jacobin, and Pouter, these elegant creatures are beloved by enthusiasts worldwide for their beauty and grace. Their intricate feather designs resemble works of art that nature has carefully crafted. But it is not just their looks that make pigeons remarkable; they possess incredible intelligence and navigational skills. Carrier pigeons were once relied upon to deliver important messages across long distances before modern communication methods existed. These brave birds played a vital role in wars throughout history, including World War I when they were released from tanks in France or employed by the British Army messenger service. In religious lore, Saint Francis of Assisi is often depicted with birds surrounding him – two pigeons perched on his shoulders symbolizing peace and harmony. This imagery highlights the gentle nature associated with these avian creatures. Even renowned naturalist John James Audubon recognized the significance of pigeons in his famous illustrations. His depiction of a hawk known as Merlin or pigeon hawk showcases how even predators recognize the value of this species within ecosystems. Beyond their historical importance and cultural symbolism lies another aspect - urban life intertwined with pigeons' presence at Plaza Bolivar in Bogota, Colombia's vibrant capital city located in South America. Here locals gather amidst flocks of cooing pigeons while enjoying moments filled with laughter and joyous interactions between humans and birds alike. Lastly, let us not forget about Eurasian Collared Doves which bear resemblance to common street pigeons but possess distinct characteristics such as buffy-pink plumage and a black neck collar.