tale-feathers.com -- It's for the Birds

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At tale-feathers.com, the pigeon earns top honors as the most trusting and friendly of all. Though breeding, raising and racing pigeons is still very popular, the beauty and magnificent markings of a feral flock can be absolutely fascinating.

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Did you know for many, many years pigeons were used to carry messages and in World War II they were so successful getting messages across enemy lines that several were awarded medals of valor.

~ Among the oldest on record -- a Mourning Dove who lived to be over 19 years of age. ~

Updated: 02 Mar 2006

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