
Usually considered a delicacy, pigeon meat is tender, moist, and richer in taste than many commonly consumed poultry meats, The meat is very lean, easily digestible, and "rich in proteins, minerals, and vitamins".It has been described as having a "silky" texture, as it is very tender and fine-grained. It has a milder taste than other game. and has been described as having a mild berry flavor.