And there are over 800 breeds of pigeon, many bred specifically to be exhibited at shows. Messenger pigeons were used across ancient Egypt and Rome, and their high value isn't new. According to ...

Did you know that early Olympic competitors would bring a pigeon to the games, and when they won they would send the messenger pigeon back to their home country? It was the fastest news that could ...

Pigeons may look harmless, but their droppings and feathers hold dangerous allergens and pathogens that can cause severe lung diseases. Pigeon Fancier's Lung, fibrosis, and cryptococcosis are some ...

Homing pigeons – a type of domestic pigeon descended from the rock pigeon – are extremely effective messengers because of their innate homing abilities, enabling them to return to their nest ...

Messenger pigeons are sent for when the Captain and the Colonel need new uniforms; the only way to get them without arousing too much suspicion is to put an order in at Saville Row! Fearful of being ...