The pigeon or rock dove is the number one bird pest in the United States. These nuisance birds were
introduced to the United States as pets but quickly adapted to our environment and have continued to
flourish in numbers, becoming a pest of business, airports, historical landmarks, schools, stadiums -- any place where adequate food and shelter is available. Pigeons primarily feed on grains with some
occasional fruit in their diet. This basic diet has changed as the birds learned to live in our neighborhoods Page