(a)
It is the policy of the state to permit breeding and the maintaining of homing pigeons consistent with the preservation of public health and safety.(b)
For purposes of this section, a “homing pigeon,” sometimes referred to as a racing pigeon, is a bird of the order Columbae. It does not fall in the category of “fowl” which includes chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and other domesticated birds other than pigeons.
Source:
Section 65852.6, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=65852.6..