Homing pigeon (Columba livia domestica) - PigeonSubstance
4 years ago by mr_pigeonwizard · 244 Likes · 8 comments · Fresh
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mr_pigeonwizard
· 4 years ago
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The true messenger pigeon is a variety of domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica) derived from the wild rock dove, selectively bred for its ability to find its way home over extremely long distances. The rock dove has an innate homing ability, meaning that it will generally return to its nest (it is believed) using magnetoreception.
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mr_pigeonwizard
· 4 years ago
This made it relatively easy to breed from the birds that repeatedly found their way home over long distances. Flights as long as 1,800 km (1,100 miles) have been recorded by birds in competitive pigeon racing. Their average flying speed over moderate 965 km (600 miles) distances is around 97 km/h (60 miles per hour) and speeds of up to 160 km/h (100 miles per hour) have been observed in top racers for short distances.
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mr_pigeonwizard
· 4 years ago
Also, go through the source, there's a bit to read about these
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222daisy
· 4 years ago
They can fly 60-100 mph?????????
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mr_pigeonwizard
· 4 years ago
Yes, they can, and they're quite agile flyers too
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mrfahrenheit
· 4 years ago
Bold and brash
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cryoenthusiast
· 4 years ago
more like doesn't belong in the trash because it's a good birb
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nelson
· 4 years ago
He looks like he’ll throw your message in the pond
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