What is a pigeon, and what does it look like?

Pigeons are very common birds, as they appear in and around almost every urban area throughout the world. Their feathers are often grey, white, or dark, but they can present spots and other shades.

What are the signs of a pigeon infestation?

Pigeons are usually easy to spot during the day and night, and their droppings are also easy to see due to their distinctive dark-to-pale coloration.

Signs of a pigeon infestation can include:

Excessive Droppings:
Large amounts of droppings accumulating on roofs, window ledges, balconies, or sidewalks indicate regular pigeon activity. Their droppings can be acidic and may cause damage or stains over time.

Nesting Material:
Finding nests made of sticks, twigs, and other debris in roof eaves, gutters, air conditioning units, attic vents, or balconies suggests that pigeons have chosen your property as a breeding site.

Constant Cooing or Fluttering Sounds:
Hearing persistent cooing, rustling, or flapping noises—especially in the early morning—often means pigeons are roosting or nesting nearby.

Feathers and Debris:
Accumulations of pigeon feathers, nesting materials, or broken eggshells around your property indicate ongoing activity and reproduction.

Congregations of Birds:
Seeing groups of pigeons perched on your roof, window ledges, antennas, or railings regularly can signal that they view the location as a reliable feeding or nesting area.

If you notice these signs, consider contacting a wildlife control professional for safe and humane removal or implementing deterrents to prevent an ongoing pigeon problem.

Are pigeons dangerous? Do pigeons carry disease?

Pigeons are not a direct threat to humans. However, their droppings are unsanitary and highly corrosive. They are a known cause of extensive long-term damage to buildings and properties.

Pigeons can be humanely removed from your home or business with our Wildlife service. If pigeons are entering your home or business, our Exclusion Service can keep them out for good with repairs so they don’t come back.

Call us today for a free, no-obligation inspection if you suspect pigeons in your home or business.