The Pigeon is a medium to large-sized intelligent bird with a small head and a short beak. In the past it was domesticated and raised for its meat and its nitrogen-rich dung which was used as fertiliser. Pigeons were also trained to be carrier pigeons and were sent on trips to carry messages.Explore the miniature world that inhabits our gardens with this Papo Pigeon figurine. It will enchant young and old alike with its realism and high level of detail. Papo figurines are hand-painted and designed to provide children with a great medium for play and imagination. Nothing is left to chance: correct postures and morphology, faithful reproduction of the animal's main characteristics.Pigeons are in the same family as the turtle dove and the dove. Although there are several species of Pigeons, their plumage is mostly grey.Wild Life in the Garden - Visit majestic white-tailed deer in the heart of the forests, explore the savannah alongside the mighty Sumatran tiger or climb snow-capped peaks to look for the snow leopard.