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Pigeon Dating Rituals: The Strut, The Coo… and The Kiss

Season 44 Episode 3 | 3m 26s

Male pigeons pull out all the stops to win love — shimmering feathers, amplified coos, and even a “pigeon kiss.” Discover how these city birds find a mate for life!

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