1. Sense of direction: Pigeons have amazing ability to sense direction. They are able to find their way back home, even if they are far away. This is due to a protein called cryptochrome present in their eyes and magnetic particles present in their body.
2. Speed: Pigeons can fly fast, at speeds of about 70 kilometers per hour. This helps them to deliver messages quickly.
3. Memory: Pigeons have good memory power. They can remember their way even when traveling long distances.
4. Domestication: Pigeons are easy to domesticate. They can be trained and induced to return to a certain location.
5. Size: Pigeons are small, due to which they are easy to transport.
6. Food: Pigeons are easy to feed. They can eat a wide variety of food, such as grains, fruits, and insects.
7. Protection: Pigeons are easy to protect from predators. They are small and fast, and they fly in flocks when in flight.
8. Cost: Pigeons are relatively cheap to raise and train.
For all these reasons, pigeons were an ideal bird for sending letters.
But today, due to the advent of telephone, Internet and other communication mediums, pigeons are rarely used for sending messages.……See More
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