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The male begins the rite not with a song, but with a display. He puffs his iridescent throat, fans his tail, and bows before his chosen hen with a series of low, coaxing coos—a soft, throttled sound like water running over stones. If she accepts, he leads her to a potential site. This site is chosen for two things: a modicum of shelter from rain and sun, and a flat surface. A ledge on a cliff face, in the ancestral tradition. More commonly now, a window air conditioner, a broken gutter, the corbel of a cathedral, or the steel I-beam of a highway overpass.

Pigeons are monogamous and often mate for life. Watching a pair build a nest is a lesson in teamwork. pigeons nesting

If you find a nest with eggs, it is generally best to leave it alone until the chicks fledge (leave the nest), which usually happens fairly quickly. Pigeons are dedicated parents, and disturbing a nest can cause significant distress. The male begins the rite not with a song, but with a display

: In some traditions, such as Hindu beliefs, pigeons nesting in a home are viewed as symbols of prosperity and protectors of the household. Practical Advice for Coexistence This site is chosen for two things: a