What does the Rock Pigeon eat?

The Rock Pigeon's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Granivore (primarily seeds and grains), but highly opportunistic, consuming human food scraps, insects, and other invertebrates.

How it forages

Primarily ground feeders, foraging for seeds, grains, and discarded human food. They often feed in flocks, pecking rapidly. They are highly adaptable and will consume almost anything edible found in their environment. They require access to water for drinking.

When it feeds

Diurnal. Active during daylight hours, roosting in sheltered locations at night.

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