Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Were pigeons deliberately introduced to Alaska? Ask a wildlife biologist

• Reference: Woodford, R. 2025. Were pigeons deliberately introduced to Alaska? Ask a wildlife biologist. Alaska Fish & Wildlife News, August 2025. Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation, Juneau. https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=wildlifenews.view_article&articles_id=4140
• Audiences: Child or Youth or Student, General Public, Teacher or Educator, Wildlife Viewer
• Authors: Riley G. Woodford
• GMUs or Areas: Statewide
• Keywords: Doves, carrier pigeons, homing pigeons, falconry, bird watching
• Link: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=wildlifenews.view_article&articles_id=4140
• Primary Authors: Riley G. Woodford
• Programs: Threatened, Endangered, and Diversity Program (TED)
• Publication Types: News Article
• Regions: Statewide
• Title: Were pigeons deliberately introduced to Alaska? Ask a wildlife biologist
• Topics: Birding, Distribution and Movements (including Migration), Behavioral Ecology
• Year: 2025

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