His surprising findings are published in Current Biology today. To find out exactly their noisemakers were located, he took a multi-pronged approach that ruffled a few pigeon feathers. Murray wondered how exactly these birds managed to drum up such an infernal racket-and why. Several species of doves-and pigeons, which also belong to the family Columbidae and share so many similar features that the two names are often used interchangeably-make a similar whistling noise. And they aren’t the only species making noise. Its wings make a high-pitched whistling sound that is unmistakable, says Trevor Murray, a postdoctoral researcher who studies ecological neuroscience at Australian National University in Canberra.Īn individual bird’s wing-whistle is about twice as loud as the average songbird’s call-or 67.6 decibels at 5 meters away, in technical terms-but “if a large flock takes off at once, that can be quite deafening,” Murray says. The crested pigeon, which looks like a NYC pigeon having a bad hair day (or sporting a really cool Mohawk) is Australia's third-most-common bird. But you may be surprised to learn that sound doesn’t come from their beaks-it comes from their wings. If you've ever heard one scramble frantically to get airborne, you’re likely familiar with the loud, high-pitched whistle they make during takeoff. If you have problems with Pigeons call Australian Feral Management today on Phone: 1300 669 546 Or send us an email using the contact form on the right.Crested pigeons make an awful racket when they take off-but where's it coming from?įorget party parrots: When it comes to avian noise-making, crested pigeons are the real party animal.
People should be aware that pigeons have been associated with diseases such as lung, heart and kidney disease, salmonella and respiratory problems to name just a few.Ī work place free of pigeons and their faecal material will make for a healthier work environment. The Rock Pigeon is often referred to as feathered rats by some and highly prized for its speed and ability to return home by others.Pigeons live 3 to 4 years in the wild and up to 30 years in captivity, they make themselves at home in our buildings, factories, schools and anywhere we care to call home.ĭoves (pigeons) are unique from other birds as they drink by sucking, so they don’t have to tilt their heads back to swallow. They were introduced into Australia by the early settlers from England. Escaped domestic and racing/homing pigeons established populations in cities and towns. Some of these pigeons were eventually domesticated by humans. The rock pigeon (Columba livia) originated in the Eastern Hemisphere. We are quite happy to advise on the appropriate method to control these unwanted birds. Sometime prevention in the form of barriers can be employed to prevent pigeons gaining access to work and pedestrian areas. Where pigeon baiting is going to be employed a permit is required from the National Parks & Wildlife Service. With sophisticated sound suppressed air rifles we can rid a factory of hundreds of pigeons in one night. Our designed pigeon traps are used by professionals throughout Australia. We can carry out an eradication program with discretion, our own patented Pest-X bird spikes were developed in house over 25 years ago and are still effectively repelling pigeons today. Australian Feral Management uses an array of proven methods to control pigeons in all situations. Australian Feral Pigeon Control & Removal.