Articles: Pigeon is the most widespread species of bird in European cities.

Reegiszero article before pigeon.

It's quite peculiar. I was expecting "The pigeon". It appears they are taking "pigeon" as the name of the species, and it's hard to believe that they are correct about that.

If it were something that is typically eaten so that we could refer to the edible substance of it, I wouldn't have a problem with it, as

So it would be correct if an author meant pigeon as meat.
Thanks.

CalifJimIt's quite peculiar. I was expecting "The pigeon". It appears they are taking "pigeon" as the name of the species, and it's hard to believe that they are correct about that.

May I ask why did you say I was expecting instead of I expected? Is it because you were exp

ReegisMay I ask why did you say I was expecting instead of I expected?

You may. I was building up the tension to make my story more interesting.

Your idea "as I was reading" also explains it.

CJ

I didn't know about such usage of the past continuous. Then good to become familiar with it:)

And now I guess we have a similar story: You were building up the tension [while you were writing the post] - is this the explanation?

ReegisAnd now I guess we have a similar story: You were building up the tension [while you were writing the post] - is this the explanation?

Hah! You noticed what I did there.

"Pigeon is the most widespread species of bird in European cities." This is a correct sentence.

It is not a natural sentence. Did you read CJ's first response?

CalifJimHah! You noticed what I did there.

I am attentive

So thanks CalifJim a

Reegistime zone

Right. I was asleep.

CJ