Quick answer
Pigeons are native to Europe and Asia and Africa. The wild rock dove is native to Europe, North Africa, and southwest Asia; feral pigeons now live in cities on every continent except Antarctica.
Native range
The wild rock dove is native to Europe, North Africa, and southwest Asia; feral pigeons now live in cities on every continent except Antarctica.
Continents and countries
Pigeons occur across Europe and Asia and Africa. Local populations depend on intact habitat, prey or food plants, and freedom from persecution.
Habitat types
Cities, cliffs, farmland worldwide provides shelter and feeding grounds. Seasonal movement may follow rains, prey migrations, or breeding cycles.
Range changes
Historic range may exceed current distribution. Habitat loss, hunting, and climate shifts continue to affect where pigeons persist today.
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FAQs
Where do pigeons live in the wild?
The wild rock dove is native to Europe, North Africa, and southwest Asia; feral pigeons now live in cities on every continent except Antarctica.
What habitat do pigeons prefer?
Cities, cliffs, farmland worldwide
Are pigeons found near humans?
Some populations overlap farmland or suburbs; always observe wild pigeons from a safe distance.
Which continents have pigeons?
Europe and Asia and Africa.