Where do pigeons sleep at night?

Pigeons sleep at night in sheltered, elevated places that provide safety from predators and weather, and their sleeping sites vary depending on whether they are feral city pigeons, wild rock pigeons, or pet pigeons. Feral pigeons in cities typically sleep on building ledges, rooftops, under bridges, in attics, barns, abandoned buildings, on window sills, and on structural beams inside warehouses, choosing spots that are sheltered from wind and rain and high enough to avoid cats and dogs. They often sleep in flocks for warmth and safety, huddling together on ledges. Wild rock pigeons, the ancestors of feral pigeons, sleep on cliffs, cave ledges, and rocky outcrops. Pet and homing pigeons sleep in lofts, coops, and aviaries provided by owners. Pigeons sleep with their heads tucked under wings or resting on their backs, standing on one or both feet, and they have a locking mechanism in their feet that allows them to grip ledges while sleeping without falling. They are diurnal, meaning they are active during the day and sleep at night, similar to humans. At night, pigeons are vulnerable to predators like owls, raccoons, and cats, so they choose hidden, elevated spots. If you have pigeons roosting on your balcony at night, you can use bird spikes or netting to humanely exclude them after confirming they are not nesting.