Stunning photos of colourful pigeons will make you see the birds in a new way

Stunning photos of colourful pigeons will make you see the birds in a new way

No, pigeons are not just rats with rings.

They’ve fallen foul to negative depictions of pigeons as dirty birds who are only after your Pret croissant, but pigeons are actually pretty lovely.

Photographer Leila Jeffreys has taken it upon herself to challenge the standard view of the humble pigeon, capturing stunning photos of pigeons in Australia and New Guinea to capture their beauty and diversity.

Working out of her studio, Leila gives each pigeon the artistic respect they deserve, taking the time to photograph them against a solid white background with as much care as she would give to any model.




The resulting collection has been shown in exhibitions in Australia, New York, and London, so we hope it’s done something to change our general attitude to pigeonkind.

Take a look at just how beautiful pigeons can be.

Nicobar pigeon

(Picture: Leila Jefferies / Caters)

New Guinea Ground Dove

(Picture: Leila Jefferies / Caters)

Wompoo pigeon

(Picture: Leila Jefferies / Caters)

Bleeding heart dove

(Picture: Leila Jefferies / Caters)

Emerald dove

(Picture: Leila Jefferies / Caters)

Crested pigeon

(Picture: Leila Jefferies / Caters)

Brown cuckoo dove

(Picture: Leila Jefferies / Caters)

Squatter pigeon

(Picture: Leila Jefferies / Caters)

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