Why do people hate pigeons so much??!? Everywhere I go there seem to be signs saying "Don't feed the pigeons", or I see those horrible spikes to stop the pigeons landing on buildings etc!

I know people say they are dirty, full of germs and their droppings are a nuisance, but they have a heart and are a living being!

What do you think of pigeons?!
I love pigeons too! I live in London and we used to have so many pigeons at Trafalgar Square but then the decision was made to get rid of them! Trafalgar Square is not the same now without the pigeons!

But when it comes to hating pigeons, the focus of most people's dislike is the feral pigeon. It is a domesticated rock dove that has returned to wild or semi-wild conditions. It is usually grey and can be seen in most villages, towns and cities across the UK - and Europe.

Even some pigeon fanciers dislike them, because they supposedly give their "superior" breeds a bad reputation.

Many people firmly believe street pigeons spread disease. But this belief is attacked by pigeon lovers, who say the threat has been exaggerated and there are no documented cases of a disease being transmitted from a pigeon to a human.

Mike Tyson is a pigeon fan

They are known to be susceptible to some diseases like tuberculosis, although no more so than any other bird species or wild animals. But the fact there are so many of them means people have good reason to raise the point, argue critics. There are millions.

Even today some still love them, with a hardcore of pigeon lovers fighting Mr Livingstone's plans every step of the way.

"A dislike of any bird is an evolutionary survival instinct that has been passed down through our DNA. Back in cavemen times birds were bigger and posed a real danger.

"Our system still plays it safe, it generalises and paints all possible dangers with the same brush. Our brains are telling us not to take a chance. It's the same with snakes and spiders."

I like pigeons too! Brainliest? :)

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