Found a Pigeon?
Found a lost pigeon?
First ensure the bird has some water available, and give it some seed in case it’s hungry (parrot seed is fine, or even some rice, if nothing else is available try bread, pigeons do not eat meat.)
Check the bird’s legs for a registration ring (lifetime band made of anodized aluminium or plastic). Some breeds have long foot feathering ,so you may have to hunt through this to find it, often in these breeds the ring may be up high on the thigh. Once found write down all the numbers and letters on the ring.
If the letters “NPA” or “ANPA” appear, you are in luck, as the ring was issued by the Australian National Pigeon Association (ANPA) and can be traced to the the club and individual who bought the batch the ring number was in, and thus bred the pigeon.
To search out the owner of an NPA or ANPA rung bird yourself, check out the Ring Registry.
ANPA ring lists including 2009 (279.6 KiB, 241 hits)
Important Note: If the ring does not have the letters NPA or ANPA, you will need to check other sources. if the ring has a clear plastic protective coating, it probably is a racing pigeon. So you will need to check for Racing Pigeon clubs on the web, or in the telephone book under clubs and societies.
Below are some state contacts for Racing pigeons. Always start with the club closest to you first. Good Luck and thank you for taking the time to help this bird.
General racing pigeon enquiries (try this number first) 1300 766622.
Melbourne racing pigeon ring secretaries:
Victorian Homing Association (VHA) Ann & Steve Letch (03) 97204094
Western Pigeon Federation (WPF) John & Pauline Pulis (03) 93524815
Victorian Racing Pigeon Union (VRPU) Dennis Brown (03) 93591234
NSW – Allen Wonson (02) 9644 7613
S.A – R Kearns (08) 8252 9377
QLD – Ron Spragg (07) 3848 7659
W.A. – Lost bird Officer (08) 9487 3768
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Got a West here and trying to track the breeder please NPA 03 D 6013
Just wanted to let you know – we had a pigeon brought into our vet clinic and after calling around stumbled onto your website. The number listed for Victoria is no longer correct. I was told that the new ring secretary is John Poulis 9352 4815
Sorry Gemma, it is a new site, I will make that change, thanks for helping with the pigeon.
Ring Found – Blue
marked 92B00261
Located beside Maribyrnong River, north of Raleigh Rd/Cordite Ave Maribyrnong Vic
Regards
Have information on a pigeon with a Qnsld band #1444 that landed on our yacht on the passage from Brisbane to New Caledonia, earlier this month around september 1st. Please give me your email address and I will tell you what I have on the bird…..
Howard,
Please email me at b.turner@uq.edu.au
I assume you did not keep the pigeon?
Brad Turner
Pigeon with yellow band found at Eurobodalla Shire Council offices in Moruya NSW. Bird is black and white – sorry do not know type. Do not want to frighten bird to obtain ID number, appears not to be able to fly straight up.
sorry forgot contact number 02-44741328
Hi. We have had a number of pigeons found in Canberra. Most are NPA banded, can you assist with any information on them for us? Thanks.
Natasha, Please call me on 0400767489 and we can see if we can locate the owner or original breeder.
Brad Turner
Hi ,I found a black and white pigeon ,in springvale Vic, no leg band ,very tame ,looks like it’s some bodys pet ,one side wings clipped ,if any body lost a pigeon pl let me know
Hi, have found grey, black & white coloured pigeon around 3.30pm 31 Oct 09 with white coloured 09 band number A2365 in Northlakes Estate, Cameron Park NSW 2285. Seems to be reasonably Ok but may have had a close call with a vehicle as found WALKING on road. No discernable injuries, just out of sorts; sitting calmly on shredded paper in covered box with water. Breeder please contact 0421250110 if looking.
hi, there’s a pigeon that’s been hanging out in my backyard (in hoppers crossing, vic) for the past week or so, i can see a ring on its leg but it’s not tame enough to get near so i can’t check what’s written on the ring. i don’t know what breed it is, it’s got little tufts of feathers on either side of its head. it flies up onto the roof whenever my dog goes out into the backyard, but comes back down once my dog’s gone. i’m not sure there’s anything i can do given i can’t actually get near it. any tips?
Update to pigeon found in Cameron Park; bird is still OK and very tame, but closer inspection of band number shows registratio number is actually A2366.
hi. an injured pigeon landed in our backyard. his/her wing is partly detached and it has a massive open wound underneath. has the tag vha 16428. there was a landline number on it aswell but it says its switched off. sent an email thru the vha website it goes to ann letch. is that the person i need to contact?
we’ve given it rice, water and a safe place to stay. is there nething else we can do for it?
Victoria – Mark Tung (03) 9312 4851.
Thanks to those above who have found and helped lost and/or injured pigeons. Depending on which State you are in, please call one of the people below for further help. A couple of them sound like homers who didn’t make it home.
VHA Victorian Ring Register (03) John Poulis 9352 4815
NSW – Allen Wonson (02) 9644 7613
S.A – R Kearns (08) 8252 9377
QLD – Ron Spragg (07) 3848 7659
W.A. – Lost bird Officer (08) 9487 3768
pidge is safe and sound with his owners. he was in a race when attacked. but they assured me he’d make a full recovery in a few weeks. (so much for the rspca’s take him to a vet to be put down)
the number for victoria is wrong, because the lady who used to do the job is no longer doing it. the vha website contact details are also not updated. someone might want to look into it.
thanks for the help and may pidge have a long and high flying life.
Thanks Victoria, I will try to update the info.
Hi we have a pigeon in our backyard in Dampier W.A and I was able to read his/her green tag it says KLPR 2009 823829 with a device above it and theres a black tag on his/her other ankle that says nothing do you know where this pigeons owner would be please?
Sounds like a racer off course Rachel, call
W.A. – Lost bird Officer (08) 9487 3768
thankyou
Bird 09 B20401ANPA not listed on data base. Has been hit by car, not badly injured. Owner please contact 0419480802
Hi, a pigeon with two coloured bands on his leg has been in my garden all afternoon. I live in Strathfield, NSW. I approached it but could not find any identifying numbers or letter on the tag so I can’t track it to a pigeon association. I managed to give it some water and seeds. Is it possible to trace the owners somehow? Should I contact Allen Wonson or is there someone else I can contact?
Thank you for your time,
Chantal
0421573742
Dee , I will try to find a contact in your area , could you advise what state and suburb .
Thanks , Bob .
Chantal ,
Having two bands does indicate that it is a Racing Pigeon . Yes , Allen Wonson is the contact for NSW .
Regards , Bob GRANT .
just a quick note on the ANPA ring registry online . I think the phone numbers displayed for each club in Australia is old and outdated . This really needs to be fixed
so that the correct person can be contacted quickly. Once this is fixed each club
should ensure any changes that need to be made are done promptly. This should
help all concerned especially the public who are trying to help a lost pigeon .
p.s it is also important that the correct persons ph. no. is on all years 2001-2009.
yours sincerely e.s.
Yes, you are correct, and we are already onto it as 2009 banded birds are starting to turn up “on the streets”.
I have a Danzig Highflier that has no leg band at my place every afternoon for the past week. It’s not timid so I thought it maybe a lost bird rather than a wild one.
I’m in Scarborough Perth.
We had what we believe is a young pigeon handed in to our vet clinic to be put down today (Wildlife carer bought it in). When we took it from the box we saw it’s flight feathers had been deliberately trimmed so she is now with me as we felt she may have been a pet. I have photos if someone has an email I can send them to for ID? She/he has a safe home with my family now but we would like to know what she is – she makes a ‘cheep’ noise – not the ‘coo’ I am used to hearing from pigeons!
Hi Sarah , Thanks for caring . The ‘Cheep’ indicates that ’she’ is still young , considering the age and that her flights have been cut , she must have come from very near to where she was picked up . If she has no ring it will be hard for us to find an owner , but if you email a photo and details of where she was found we could publicise more widely ?
rmgrant@dodo.com.au
Regards , Bob GRANT.
Note Pigeon found ANPA 08 C7717 ring issued by Riverina Pigeon Club,
Tried to contact the club no answer just a fax machine.
The pigeon is located at Calamvale Qld Phone 04 58001722
Carmel contract.
Hi, I have a pair of white fantail pigeons sitting on my kitchen window sill for two days. One has a red band, they are very tame and clearly lost. I live in Safety Bay, Western Australia and I imagine someone is looking for them. Call 08 95273924.
I reported a pair of lost white fantail pigeons in Safety Bay, WA. The leg band is green, not red as reported.
Pigeon found in my garage at Heritage Park, Logan City last weekend, but sadly did not survive. Suspect hawk attack. Aluminium Band showed: SS 306 08 21.29. Tried to phone several numbers for help but no-one answered and was on hold to the RSPCA for 45 minutes without answer.
Morning, we have had a pigeon here for the past week or so, just managed to catch it and Identify the tag number. ANPA 08 C 5310 grey tag. Any help finding the owner would be appreciated. We are in Woori Yallock in Vic. I’m contactable on 0421214192
Wanted to add as well that I couldn’t access the ring registry as it said I was not permitted to view the file?
Hi there, for quite some time we have two pigeons (couple) living with us amongst the chooks.
Very beautiful ones and they have adopted the chook house and also lay eggs in there.
This is going on for at least 1 – 2 years.
Just recently I took photos of them while they were eating and when I looked at one photo very closely I found a purple tag on the female pigeon, I could only see part of the number: ..80 (or D) 96. They are happy here, but now that I know they had anowner, I want to report this. Let me know if you’d like some photos.
Perhaps you can let me know where I can go from here. Thank you, Julie
Thanks for the message Tempe, sorry to hear about the bird dying, sounds like a race bird attacked by a hawk. Did you try the phone numbers on this page, and still have no luck?
Thanks Caroline and sorry about the ring registry issue, I thought I had fixed it but obviously not
Will try again and in the meantime I will contact my Victorian colleagues and see if they can help.
Julie, Can I suggest that if they are happy there and you are happy to have them around I am sure it is the best solution. Post a photo anyway but if they are racers or fliers I would say best leave them happy!!
Brad Turner
Thanks Brad the file is now working and I’ve rung the number provided for the Melbourne Pigeon Society and left a message, hopefully someone rings me back as I’m really worried about it esp with this hot weather we’re having at the moment.
PIGEON FOUND in Glen Waverley, black body with pink/green sheen, white tail & white head. VERY TAME. Call Vicki 0417 640 988
pigeon arrived at 54 Narrakine rd,Narrogin W,A,. on xmas day,has a blue tag but havent as yet been able to get close enough to read as yet,
Feeding and watering bird and he/she is roosting in a safe shed,takes daily walks and occasionally has a fly before returning seems happy and healthy.
PH 08 98811017 for more information or advise on what we should do from here on
Still haven’t heard from anyone in regards to the pigeon at our house, my cockie is very put out that another bird is residing in his day cage
ANPA 08 C 5310 grey tag, We are in Woori Yallock in Vic. I’m contactable on 0421214192
Thanks once again
Found pigeon at Cooranbong band reads Central coast 2009 2239 pls phone 49731980
Hi,
my boyfriend found a white Fantail with brown wings at Eastern Creek, near Rooty Hill, NSW on Friday last week being attacked by a raven. Very friendly, doesn’t mind being handled, but has no band. She is safe and happy, but would like to find his/her home! Please contact 0421-817-182.
Debra ,
The ‘Central Coast” prefix indicates that it is a Racing Pigeon .
A free call to 1300 766622 or NSW – Allen Wonson (02) 9644 7613 will identify the owner , have the ring details on hand when you call .
Regards , Bob GRANT .
A pigeon with a yellow band on 1 leg and a black band on the other has landed and hanging out around the pool at the Lighthouse caravan park in Exmouth WA. Has been here for 2 days cant catch, No markings on the rings. Not sure if you can help.
Hi, we have a white pigeon with brown flecks who is hanging around the front of our warehouse in Dandenong South. It has been here for 2 days now and seems healthy but maybe a little confused. I know nothing about homing pigeons and am unable to check for a tag but this bird seems quite tame. Im worried for it because it moves away from cars (and people) slowly and we are a busy transport company with trucks coming in and out constantly. If you believe this is your bird please feel free to contact me on 0425 247 170 (Mandy).
Hello !
I’ve found a Blue Bar , Saturday 0730 hrs 23/01/10 possibly a racing pigeon in the Semaphore / Port Adelaide area . Unfortunately the bird did not survive the injuries it sustained . The band reads SA 2009 – 05389 . If the owner requires any additional information~polevolter@hotmail.com
Pigeon flew (literally) into our metal garage late this afternoon. Has a blue tag on right foot – numbers that we can read are 06775 and the green tag on left foot R99. We’ve given it seed and water, but would love its owner to claim – we are in Redcliffe near Perth airport – 0438 927 842 – anytime. have also left message on WA lost pigeon officer answer machine. thanks
Brown Fantail still with me. Have given up hope of finding its original owner, and am now just looking to find it a good home. Please if there is anyone who would like a lovely Fantail please email me or call 0421-817-182.
Lana
Hi Lana ,
You can contact Bob WEEKES on 9628 1081 , he is in your area and will find a home for the wayward Fantail .
Regards , Bob GRANT
Lost a red saddleback and a black magpie, they both just started flying again, jumped over the fence and dissapeared. In the thornbury area Vic. Anyone with info please contact on 04137233331. Reward offered if requested. Cheers
0413723331
Hi everyone! I am a pigeon fancier come from China and I would like to meet some racing pigeon fanciers in Melbourne to develop and exchange racing experience and learn more about racing pigeon in Australia.If someone interested please email me on : forlanstart@hotmail.com.
Cheers
Nemo
Hi Nemo ,
This link will take you to a Racing Pigeon site and there will be links to people in your area . Regards , Bob GRANT .
http://pigeonsaustralia.com.au/
Thanks! Bob!
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Gday I have found a pigeon, who is very tame, allowing me to keep it in a cage with food and water,
The ring is CTRPA which I believe now is Chinese-Taipei, what do I do from here the pigeon appears well but a long way from home…?
any ideas would be appreciated.
regards Paul
Paul,
There are any number of possibilities regards this bird, I am not an expert on flying (pigeon racing) clubs but it is possible there is one with those initials that is not Chinese Taipei. And of course it could well be, having gone astray in a race and landing on a ship heading for Australia. IN which case there might be quarantine issues. I advise in meantime to keep it caged with food and water.
Where are you located?
Brad Turner
Hello, what does it mean if you find a pigeon that has a grey plastic band on one leg and a black plastic band on the other leg, but neither band has any numbers at all written on it. Does that mean that I can’t trace his owner and I can keep him? I really love him already, but I can trace an owner if I must
Hi Christina any chance u could describe the pigeon and what area u r from
Hello, I live in Victoria. If you have lost a pigeon, could you kindly let me know on this forum what colour is it, and where you live? I dont want to describe the colour here in case a million people say “oh yeah that’s mine’. Like in the department store where I work, if someone loses a purse and we do an announcvement over the loudspeaker that if someone has lost a purse to go to the desk. One minute later about 20 people come rushing to the desk and say “yes that is my purse” So we make them describe the colour of the purse first and then they say “no its not mine dont worry”, because none of them can describe it. I don’t mean to be fussy, but working in security, and because I love this bird I found so much already, I have to follow proper security procedures. Thank you for your understanding
Hi Christina ,
With no identification band there is no way we can detect the owner . There are a million lost pigeons out there , this one was lucky to find you . You have done the right thing by advertising in this forum , I don’t think anyone is trying to mislead you into describing the bird . If someone were to come up with a satisfactory description of the bird , you can decide . I would suggest that the bird is happy where it is ! If/when he/she needs a mate , I’m sure you could find one .
Regards , Bob GRANT .
Hello, and thank you so very much for your answer, I do really appreciate it a lot. I am so glad that this bird loves me and that I love it too. He can fly away if he wants to, but he doesn’t want to, so he must like it where he is
He has like a Paris Hiltion life of pampering now
Should I get him a mate later? Will the other pigeons who come to our backyard be good mates, or do I have to buy some kind of a special mate? What happens if they don’t have a mate?
So I don’t feel guilty when I’m old, is there anywhere else where I should ring or email to check if someone has reported him missing with a description of him?
Is it okay if I ask a quick question? I was just wondering why people put one grey band and one black band on a pigeons legs if they do’t put any numbers on them. What would be their purpose of doing that it in the first place?
Thanks heaps for your help, I do appreciate it a lot
Found Pigeon ?
Cathleen of Baulkham Hills has a bird ‘hanging around’ her house . It is described as a white ‘garden type’ Fantail . It previously had a mate but the mate is no longer there . She hasn’t caught the bird , but advises that it appears to have a decorative bell or such on its leg ? If anyone is aware of a lost bird in that area they could call Cathleen on 0639 1474 .
Regards , Bob GRANT .
That Phone Number for Cathleen should read : 9639 1474 .
Bob GRANT .
Currently sitting on our fence. Dark grey bird with light grey front and reddish-pink ring on its left leg with “Call…” on it. Unfortunately that’s all I could see before bird flew up onto a high roof. Have left water and bread on fence for it so hopefully it will fly back down. Is there some way I can call for it so it will come closer???
Beaconsfield in Victoria. 0416 220 966
Have managed to get closer to the bird…as well as the light grey body it has dark grey head with a pink/green tinge and a white mark above it’s left eye. Currently sitting on our fence but not sure what to do later if there are storms which are forecast. Any suggestions please?
Hi Brad , I would like to pass on the correct contact ph. numbers for the ring
secretaries of the 3 main Melbourne clubs ….
Melbourne Pigeon Society ph. 03 98443109
Victorian Pigeon Society ph. 03 93605066
Dandenong Fancy Pigeon Society ph. 03 59957710
this should help anyone with a lost pigeon in Melbourne, as long as it has
an NPA or ANPA ring . Yours Sincerely Evan .
Hi, Found a white fantail pigeon. Leichhardt NSW area. Has a pink ring on with no numbers. Looking after it at home. Was being stalked by some cats and didn’t seem able to fly away, just sat there. Dad rescued it and brought it home. Weighed nothing at all. Sat there eating for hours. Didn’t look like a fantail when it was rescued. Tail was down and dirty/matted, head forward – look more like a normal white (dirty) pigeon. After a few days has put on weight and the tail has fanned up and it’s head has gone back to look more like a fantail, with a matted tail. Had it for a week, has spent whole time sitting on bottom of aviary eating and walking around. Thought it couldn’t fly, but it flew up for the first time yesterday in the aviary. Does tail affect flight? Doesn’t seem to fly too well, maybe still getting back its ability to fly. Seems to fly itself into corners where it then gets stuck. Keep needing to put it back on the ground, where it just waddles around again.
Are you prepared to keep it Val? The tail does not effect flight, though they are not great fliers, they definitely can fly. I am sure it will in time moult out the dirty feathers and recover fully, pigeons are surprisingly hardy. It will also get used to the aviary.
Oh yeah, he’s welcome at our place. Just thought when I found this site I should list it in case someone in the area may have lost, and is looking for, their pet fantail.