title: [The problem of free living urban pigeons].
abstract: The biology and behaviour of urban pigeons is presented in this article. When changes in the population density of pigeons by capture, shooting, or intoxication are intended, the breeding behaviour has to be considered. A constant reduction of pigeons according to the law for the prevention of cruelty against animals can only be achieved by a restricted feeding if feeding at all.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Geflügelkrankheiten der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kösters
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Korbel
mesh_terms: D000821:Animal Feed; D000827:Animal Welfare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D000818:Animals; D010856:Columbidae; D005858:Germany; D011155:Population Control; D011156:Population Density; D012098:Reproduction; D014504:Urban Health
vernacular_title: Zur Problematik der freilebenden Stadttauben.