The International Federation would like to express
Their Sincere Gratitude to those who assist us in
Reuniting Pigeons with their Rightful Owners.

Not really sure how to take care of the pigeon you found?
People That Find Pigeons Need To Know!

(1) A small bowl (coffee cup size) of water will suffice.
(2) The Pigeon will eat any type of bird seed or corn.
(3) A (temporary) 2'sqaure wire cage will work fine.
(4) Don't be afraid to handle the found pigeon.
(5) The Worst you can do is ruffle feathers.
(6) By the way, Pigeons don't bite -

You are welcome to review our Band List pages or
CONTACT the IF. Lost & Found Coordinators

Lost & Found Coordinators:
Only to be contacted to assist in Locating International Federation Birds & Owners only.

Beverly Gottleib
Email - beverlygott@hotmail.com

or Call or write to

Mr. James Dalessio
62 Oak Hill Dr.
Toms River NJ. 08753
Phone: 732/255-3041

Not really sure how to read the band on the pigeon you found?
How to Read a Band!

The letters on the band will tell you the origin of the bird.
(Example Band Below)
Say... the band number reads, IF-1234-SCHOLAR-06
The (IF) means it originated from the International Federation Org.
the (1234) is a unique serial number for identifying that bird.
The (SCHOLAR) is the Club identification Code within the Org.
The (06) is simply the year the pigeon was born.
If there is No band, it is a wild pigeon and no club member owns it.
If you find an injured unbanded pigeon, contact your Humane Society.

The banded pigeons could have originated from several organizations.
Below are some pigeon organization contacts that hopefully will help you.

IF = INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION ORG

CU or CRPU = CANADIAN PIGEON UNION

IPB = INDEPENDENT PIGEON BREEDERS
Foys Pigeon Supply (877) 355-7727.

NPA = NATIONAL PIGEON ASSOCIATION

AU = AMERICAN UNION ORGANIZATION

NBRC = NATIONAL BIRMINGHAM CLUB
Gene Giegoldt -
Phone Home:805-522-7363
Phone Work 818-340-2282