Why does a pigeon bob his/her head when they walk?

Some believe it's for visual function. I believe it could also help with balance. However, I don't believe anyone truly knows.

Visual control of head movements during avian locomotion. 255, May 1, 1975: 67-69. The optokinetic basis of head-bobbing in the pigeon.

Journal of experimental biology, v. Danbury, CT, Grolier, c2004. And behaviour of the pigeon.

London, New York, Academic Press, c1983. R.W. The first steps in seeing.

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