00:00Pigeons, also known as rock doves, have a long history of interaction with humans.
00:05They were domesticated thousands of years ago and have been used for various purposes,
00:10including as messengers, in racing, and for their meat.
00:13Pigeons are mentioned in ancient texts and have been depicted in art.
00:17Throughout history.the global pigeon population is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions.
00:22This includes both wild and domesticated.
00:25Pigeons.the best pigeon often depends on the context.
00:28For pigeon racing, breeds like the Racing Homer are highly valued for their speed and
00:32homing ability.
00:33For show purposes, breeds like the English Carrier, the Fancy Pigeon, and the Modena
00:38are prized for their unique appearance and features.
00:41There are over 300 recognized breeds of pigeons worldwide.
00:45These breeds vary significantly in size, color, shape, and purpose epigens were domesticated
00:50around 5,000 to 10,000 years ago.
00:53They were revered in ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
00:58The Greeks and Romans used pigeons to deliver messages, and pigeons carried news of the
01:02Olympic Games across Greece.Military use.
01:06During World War I and World War II, pigeons were used to carry important messages across
01:11enemy lines.
01:12Notable pigeons like Cher, Ami and Giajou were awarded for their bravery and service.
01:17Pigeons have an exceptional ability to find their way home over long distances.
01:21Thanks to their keen sense of direction, which may involve a combination of the Earth's
01:26magnetic field, the sun's position, and landmarks' vision.
01:32Pigeons have excellent vision and can see a broad spectrum of colors, including ultraviolet
01:37light speed.
01:39Racing pigeons can fly at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour, 96 kilometers per hour,
01:46and cover distances of up to 600 miles, 965 kilometers.
01:54In a single day, diversity.
01:56Breeds, there are hundreds of pigeon breeds.
01:59Each developed for specific purposes such as racing, showing, or meat production.
02:06Some well-known breeds include the racing homer, fantail, jacobin, and king pigeon wild
02:12pigeons.
02:14The wild rock pigeon, Columbolivia, is the ancestor of domesticated pigeons.
02:19These birds are commonly seen in urban areas worldwide and have adapted well to living
02:25alongside humans' role in ecosystem.
02:28Pigeons are seed dispersers, helping to propagate various plant species.
02:34They also serve as prey for predators like hawks and falcons, thus playing a role in
02:39the food chain, conservation, and issues.
02:43While many pigeon species thrive, some, like the passenger pigeon, were driven to extinction
02:49in the early 20th century due to over-hunting and habitat.
02:54Destruction of urban pigeons can sometimes be seen as pests.
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