We domesticated them centuries ago, for food and their supreme navigation skills. Next time you’re outdoors, give pigeons 30 seconds of your time
. It is almost as if we have seen feral pigeons too often to appreciate their rainbow throat feathers and cute, plump bodies. These features would be prized in a rare species.Feral pigeons are true survivors. Having spent many hours observing pigeons in St James Park in London, I have seen them caked in oil, milk and human vomit. I have watched pigeons with one foot missing, both feet missing, with only one leg, or trapped in bits of litter. Yet they soldier on.
Pigeons are some of the most decorated animals in history. No less than 32 pigeons have won the prestigious
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