A tome of epic proportion. The Pigeon is a comprehensive look at the contribution and relationship pigeons have made to mankind. Nearly all facets of the bird's value to humanity are examined, including historical data and the various pigeon fancies. Lavishly illustrated. (Rayb)
Alexander Frank Skutch and Dana Gardner, Life of the Pigeon (Cornell University Press, 1991)
An objective but compassionate look at the diversity of pigeons gracing our planet today and yesterday. Beautifully illustrated by artist, Dana Gardner, Life of the Pigeon is as satisfying to view as it is to read. (Rayb)
Doris Scherwin, Diary Of A Pigeon Watcher (Marlowe & Company, 1994)
A poignant account of observations made of feral pigeons and the parallel drawn between their struggles and those of humanity. Set in New York City, Diary Of A Pigeon Watcher traces the life of the author as a highly insightful child, growing up Jewish, in conservative New England. Excellent reading. (Rayb)
Dr. David Marx, DVM,
A Veterinary
Approach to Pigeon Health
(The
Racing Pigeon Digest Publishing Co., Inc., 1997)
A handy reference guide for the
care and “repair” of racing pigeons. Dr. Marx, a racing enthusiast himself,
covers everything from loft hygiene to treating injuries, to pigeon diseases,
to the proper nutrition required to keep racers in top form. Lucidly
written. Not illustrated.
(Rayb)
Literature on Passenger Pigeons
Allan W. Eckert,
The Silent Sky: The Incredible Extinction of
the Passenger Pigeon
(iUniverse.com, Incorporated, 2000)
Like a mind stretched by a new idea or experience, you will not be the same
after reading this elegant story. The author takes great care not to
anthropomorphize the Passenger Pigeon. But even so, man's incredible capacity
for short sightedness and cruelty blazes through the objective prose. An
important work--every thinking person should read The Silent Sky. Beautifully
written. (Rayb)