Beautiful and Courageous Pigeons Sharing Food With a Little Dove

Pigeons are beautiful and loyal to their owner, not to mention courageous. They are also smart, gifted and very talented. Long ago they were also used for sending messages from one place to the next and were considered good pets to have. The Dove on the other hand is a close family member of the Pigeon family.

Pigeons are effective as messengers due to their natural homing abilities. The pigeons are transported to a destination in cages, where they are attached with messages, then the pigeon naturally flies back to its home where the recipient could read the message. They have been used in many places around the world.

In the Second World War, pigeons were used in active service in Europe, India and Burma. The last pigeon messaging service in the world was in Odisha called Orissa Police Carrier Pigeon Service and it disbanded in 2006 after 60 years of active service and 800 birds.

Pigeons, also known as rock doves, are found on every continent in the world except Antarctica. No matter where you live, you can get a chance to feed them by visiting cities and other urban areas. They are smart, gentle birds who enjoy being given grains, fruits, and vegetables, among other foods. Be aware of any feeding regulations in your area and give pigeons quality food to keep them happy and healthy.