How do pigeons taste?

When most New Yorkers go outside for a midday break, they bring their lunch. When Jackson Landers goes, he finds it. Landers, a 34-year-old professional hunter with crew-cut hair, a crisp khaki shirt, and a knife poking out of his back pocket, isn't from these parts. read more

Back home in Ireland it's quite popular on menus and I love it but you always get a few jokes saying it better not be a gickna pigeon (dirty city pigeon). It's not it's a nice plump wild wood pigeon. I haven't tried pigeon here in North America yet but I know Canada (at least BC) doesn't allow the sale of wild meat in restaurants. read more

Birds do have a sense of taste, but it is not well refined. Depending on the species, birds may have fewer than 50 or up to roughly 500 taste buds, while humans have 9,000-10,000 taste buds. Birds can taste sweet, sour and bitter flavors, and they learn which of those tastes are the most suitable and nutritious food sources. read more

Wood pigeon is a steal. You'll find young, fresh birds at a traditional butcher's that deals in game from local shoots, or at game stalls in farmers' markets. Guide prices: pack of 10 breasts £8, or £2‑£2.30 for a whole bird. read more