Pigeons 16 Month 2012 Calendar. The pigeon is essentially a Dove and in many places both terms are used to describe either bird. Typically the term Dove is applied to smaller birds and the term Pigeon used to describe the larger birds. Pigeons are however, often the hated version of these birds. Whilst Doves are often admired for their colour, the term Pigeon is often the term to describe the grey birds which have become scavengers in urban areas feeding off food deposited by humans. Pigeon racing is a popular and competitive sport which uses Pigeons to race against each another. It has often been believed that pigeons have an internal "homing" instinct which ensures these animals find their way home from where they have been released. This Pigeon calendar makes an excellent gift for any pigeon racer or fancier.