A baby pigeon is called a squab. Learn why, plus fun facts, pronunciation, and free resources.
"Squab" from Old French "esquab" (fat pigeon) โ originally meant a plump pigeon ready for eating, later narrowed to mean a baby pigeon.
A baby pigeon is called a squab. "Squab" from Old French "esquab" (fat pigeon) โ originally meant a plump pigeon ready for eating, later narrowed to mean a baby pigeon.
"Squab" from Old French "esquab" (fat pigeon) โ originally meant a plump pigeon ready for eating, later narrowed to mean a baby pigeon.