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A "carrier pigeon" is a homing pigeon (specifically a domesticated Rock Pigeon, Columba livia domestica) that can be used to carry messages. Using pigeons to carry messages is generally called "pigeon post".
These birds have an innate homing ability. When released at a distant site, the pigeons will instinctively fly back to their home nest, which might be hundreds of kilometers away.
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∙ 14y agoTo carry messages in the army.
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What breed of pigeons were used in World War 1?
Carrier pigeons saved millions of lives. Carrier pigeons saved millions of lives.
Did Tudor people use carrier pigeons?
Yes because they were always on drone
How do carrier pigeons navigate to deliver letters?
carrier pigeons are trained to deliver messages, they are trained so they know how to get to their destination. it is me understanding that carrier pigeons were used in world war 1 for delivering messages
Use of animals in World War 2?
Cats , dogs , horses and carrier pigeons .
Does Google use real pigeons?
no that is all fake
What colors are carrier piegons?
Carrier pigeons can range in a wide variety of colors.
What type of pigeons live in the UK?
carrier
Where did carrier pigeons originate?
Carrier pigeons were birds used to carry messages before the invention of modern communication devices, beginning as early as the 15th century. Some species of pigeons will instinctively fly back to their homes even if released far away, hence the name "homing pigeons" which are still used as "racing pigeons."
Why did ww3 end?
no money to feed the carrier pigeons
What colors do carrier pigeons look like?
They look just like regular pigeons. The only difference is that they're trained.
Who Ivented carrier pigeon?
The homing pigeon comes from selecting pigeons of the rock breed. There is no specific breed actually called "carrier pigeon". Carrier pigeons that are the basic Racing Homer were used to carry messages in World War I and World War II.
How have the arm forces used pigeons in war?
Carrier pigeons have been known to be used by armies, combatants, to relay strategic information.
