Fledgling Pigeon

The American Racing Pigeon News

Life of the Pigeon

'Skutch combines his personal knowledge of pigeons that he has watched near his Costa Rican home with a masterful summary of the published literature on Columbids of the world. . . . The doves and pigeons of the world are a fascinating lot. Alexander Skutch, aided by Dana Gardner, captures the essence of their life and presents it in an easily digestible form. Although scientists may be exasperated by some of the elements of the presentation, any student of birds will be enlightened and entertained by reading Life of the Pigeon.'--Ornithological Literature

Pigeons and People

"Why are people fascinated by pigeons? Why are pigeons fascinated by people? These are the questions George Ordish and Pearl Binder examine in this account of Pigeons and People. We all know the bold town pigeon, scrambling among the traffic and the crowds, by turn cooing, courting, mating, looking elegant, feeding and fouling. Perhaps the damage it does to health and buildings is compensated for by the pleasure it gives to thousands. The authors examine this interesting animal, scientifically and humorously, from its origin as the shy rock dove to its possible future as the dominant species on earth, their researches carrying them from both Pliny to the present and from China to Peru. This book is well illustrated by Pealr Binder's amusing and perceptive line." -- Dustjacket.