Thursday, January 5, 2012

Pigeon

The pigeon has extraordinary powers. It can fly pretty fast for low-level flight. And it has a good sense of smell. And here's the amazing thing about it, it can find its way home because it has iron in its beak to use it like a compass. Now these creatures may be some good prey for the peregrine falcon. And you know birds - they always bring something home for their babies. But guess what the pigeon gives its babies? A milk-like substance. And I must mention, the speed they can fly at is 40mph. And you can pretty much have pet pigeons. You can make a pigeon coop - those are fun, eh? You can put tests on the pigeon - take them on a wild ride far away from home and see if they come back. And when a pigeon is scared, they poop to make them lighter so they can fly faster!

(photo from sodahead.com)

2 comments:

  1. Pretty facinating. I have a new appreciation for pigeons.
    Grandpa

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  2. I didn't know they had iron in their beaks! Thanks for the new Amazing Fact!

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