Pigeons (Columbia livia) typically have
a gray body with a whitish rump, two
black bars on the secondary wing
feathers, a broad black band on the
tail, and red feet (Fig. 1). Body color
can vary from gray to white, tan, and
black. The average weight is 13 ounces
(369 g) and the average length is 11
inches (28 cm). When pigeons take off,
their wing tips touch, making a characteristic
clicking sound. When they
glide, their wings are raised at an
angle.