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<p>Why do we see pigeons as lowly urban pests and how did they become such common city dwellers? Courtney Humphries traces the natural history of the pigeon, recounting how these shy birds that once made their homes on the sparse cliffs of sea coasts came to dominate our urban public spaces. While detailing this evolution, Humphries introduces us to synanthropy: The concept that animals can become dependent on humans without ceasing to be wild; they can adapt to the cityscape as if it were a field or a forest.</p> <p><b>Superdove</b> simultaneously explores the pigeon's cultural transformation, from its life in the dovecotes of ancient Egypt to its service in the trenches of World War I, to its feats within the pigeon-racing societies of today. While the dove is traditionally recognized as a symbol of peace, the pigeon has long inspired a different sort of fetishistic devotion from breeders, eaters, and artists—and from those who recognized and exploited the pigeon's astounding abilities. Because of their fecundity, pigeons were symbols of fertility associated with Aphrodite, while their keen ability to find their way home made them ideal messengers and even pilots.</p> <p>Their us

Who reads Superdove : How the Pigeon Took Manhattan ... And the World?

Author

Courtney Humphries, Courtney Humphries

Publisher

HarperCollins e-books

Published

2008

Language

EN

ISBN

9780061663000

Category

science

Subjects

Science, Nature, Stem

Rating

3.79 / 5 (153 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14