How long does a pigeon live?

The lifespan of pigeons is generally about 15 to 20 years.

Depending on the breed and the way they are raised, their specific life span will vary. Pigeons used as breeding pigeons are generally no more than six years old. To judge their age, you can use four main identification methods: feather identification, nail identification, nose tumor identification, and toe identification. Pigeons under five years old are usually called young pigeons, and pigeons over five years old are called old pigeons.

To determine their age, you can judge by observing their feathers. Generally speaking, pigeons with more new feathers are older. You can also observe their eyes. The more wrinkles there are, the older they are. You can also observe the size of the scabs on both sides of their mouths. The larger the scabs, the older they are. In addition, you can also judge based on the toes. The toes of young pigeons are often bright red in color and have no obvious scales.