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2. United States Army Pigeon Service - Wikipedia

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   A war pigeon at Signal Pigeon Center Tidworth (UK), United States Army Pigeon Service. The United States Army Pigeon Service (a.k.a. Signal Pigeon Corps) was a unit of the United States Army during World War I and World War II. Their assignment was the training and usage of homing pigeons for communication and reconnaissance purposes. [1]

3. Homing pigeon - Wikipedia

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   The homing pigeon is a variety of domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica), selectively bred for its ability to find its way home over extremely long distances. Because of this skill, homing pigeons were used to carry messages, a practice referred to as " pigeon post ".

4. Dovecote - Wikipedia

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   Dovecote at Nymans Gardens, West Sussex, England A dovecote at Najafabad, Iran Pigeon tower in Kavastu, Estonia (built 1869) A dovecote at Mazkeret Batya, Israel A dovecote or dovecot / ˈ d ʌ v k ɒ t /, doocot or columbarium is a structure intended to house pigeons or doves. [1]

5. Homing pigeon racing in the United States dates back to ... - AOL

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   The discovery of a dead homing pigeon led to the world of homing pigeon racing. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ...

6. The American Pigeon Museum & Library - Wikipedia

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   The museum's scope covers various pigeon species as well as their history, with emphasis on domestic and homing pigeons. [9] [10] There are three main sections: one on pigeon racing, another on the use of homing pigeons during World War I and World War II, and the last on the different species of fancy pigeons that are bred for appearances. [4]

7. Mail delivery by animal - Wikipedia

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   Homing pigeons have been used to deliver small messages since the time of the Persians. Mail delivery by animals has been used in many countries throughout history. It used to be the only way to quickly transport large bundles of letters over long distances, until motorised vehicles became more widespread. Mail is still delivered by animals in ...