written by F.G.Wilson. A white pigeon symbolizes peace, love and honor. A pigeon often symbolizes freedom, but black pigeon are often a melancholy sign. The Nicobar pigeon can be found on the Nicobar Islands (hence itâs name) classified as Near Threatened because throughout its wide range it is thought to be declining at a very fast rate making it one of the rarest pigeons in the world. A plain black and white bird might not seem beautiful at first glance, but the pied imperial-pigeon is an elegant dove with simple plumage and a gentle visage. Kc registered black and white well proven stud dog. Its pied plumage is white all over the body, with black primary feathers that stand out in rich contrast both when perched and in flight. As I was going through some old Racing Pigeon Pictorial magazines, dated August 1984, I came across an article on "Can Colour Be a Guide?" Most domestic Columbidae types of pigeon differ merely in color. Discussed below are the varieties which possess some distinct features on the basis of which they can be easily distinguished from the other breeds. Tweet; I will quote excerpts of his work pertaining to breeding coloured pigeons. he/she is obviously lost, hangs with himself, all alone, and goes to a roof at night with no other pigeons. The female (above) is brown where the male is black but also wears the rufous. And I quote:- "The only way to breed a black is from a black. a pigeon hanging out the last two days, that i cannot catch, has a grren band on one leg and a red band on the other. One of the most common types of pigeon is known as feral rock pigeon. A white pigeon or dove is believed to be a symbol of the Holy Spirit in Christianity. The appearance of this pigeon may mean that you are learning to navigate the good and bad aspects of your freedomâand, if he was an omen, it may be a sign that there will ⦠can anyone tell me what this means? sire ftw westonway aros of tunstal. Brilliant pedigree with many ftch, including roanlodge scott, Craighaar... 4. pets4homes.co.uk . Which is a shame because it really is beautiful. Feral Rock Pigeons. Young Eastern Towhees (left) can be real foolers to identify, but since their parents are usually nearby, they help solve the ID mystery. The pigeon and dove are in the same family of Columbidae, and their names are often used interchangeably. Among the black and white birds in the yard, the male Eastern Towhee (top left) sports large rufous-colored patches on his sides.