because it messes up their magnetic sence of direction by making it go to the magnet
Pigeons and hummingbirds share the same kind of magnetic system. On a cloudy day, the clouds block the magnetic fields from reaching their body. Therefore, their magnetic sense is distorted and the bird becomes confused, and therefore, lost.
specifically, pigeons. Pigeons were still used up to WWI, but soon lost popularity due to the widespread usage of telegraphs, etc.
Pigeons are grain eaters.
Pigeons are grain eaters. Rice, white or brown, split peas, barley, buckwheat, canary seed, etc., are all good first options to feed a lost bird with.
Pigeons are grain eaters. Rice, white or brown, split peas, barley, buckwheat, canary seed, etc., are all good first options to feed a lost bird with.
falcons kill pigeons
Pigeons and hummingbirds share the same kind of magnetic system. On a cloudy day, the clouds block the magnetic fields from reaching their body. Therefore, their magnetic sense is distorted and the bird becomes confused, and therefore, lost.
Pigeons are grain eaters. Rice, white or brown, split peas, barley, buckwheat, canary seed, etc., are all good first options to feed a lost bird with.
There is not specific reason why Pigeons are called Pigeons, just like why are humans called humans. No one knows.
I love rats & pigeons!!
Pigeons are wild birds.
Pigeons are grain eaters.