Ologies with Alie Ward Columbidology (PIGEONS? YES) Part 1 with Rosemary Mosco
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Apr 17, 2024 
Pigeon advocate, Rosemary Mosco, dives into the world of pigeons from espionage to fancy breeds and internal GPS. Debunking misconceptions about pigeons and their role as messenger birds. Exploring their diet, legalities in urban areas, and disease transmission. Touching personal tales of pigeon passion and nesting habits. A mellow and informative discussion on the misunderstood world of pigeons.
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Early Pigeon Interest
- Rosemary Mosco's early interest in pigeons stemmed from her upbringing in various cities and her father's origins in Manhattan.
- Neighborhood kids would bring her sick pigeons, sparking her curiosity about their human history.
Rock Dove Origins
- Pigeons, also known as rock doves, naturally nest in cliffside holes.
- Their preference for urban environments developed through a long, undocumented history with humans.
Pigeon Domestication
- Human interaction with pigeons predates written records, making precise domestication timing unclear.
- Evidence suggests Neanderthals ate wild pigeons 75,000 years ago, and domestication likely occurred multiple times in the Fertile Crescent.