15/10/2025
Most people have no idea how extraordinary pigeons really are.
These gentle, humble birds are not just loyal partners — they’re brilliant, complex, and full of hidden wonders.
Inside their tiny beaks are magnetic crystals that act like a natural GPS. Thanks to them, pigeons can sense the Earth’s magnetic field and travel thousands of kilometers with astonishing precision.
They can also hear sounds too low for human ears and see polarized light patterns in the sky — like reading a secret code written across the heavens. 🌌
Their intelligence is just as impressive.
Research shows that pigeons can count, recognize themselves in a mirror, grasp abstract concepts, and even understand probability — sometimes better than small children!
While we see three colors, pigeons see four — including ultraviolet light, revealing stunning patterns on their feathers invisible to us.
When raising their chicks, pigeons produce a special “milk” in their throats to feed them — a rare trait shared only with flamingos and emperor penguins. 🐣
In flight, they can reach speeds over 100 km/h and maintain it for long distances.
They also form lifelong bonds with their partners. But, just like us, environmental stress can affect their relationships. Their communication is rich and emotional — different coos and calls express love, danger, or territorial defense. They even recognize the unique voices of familiar pigeons from afar.
History remembers their bravery, too.
During World War I, a pigeon named Cher Ami delivered a message that saved 194 soldiers — even with a shattered wing and a missing leg. 🕊️💔
And yet, despite all this, we’ve forgotten them.
Once, pigeons were our companions, messengers, and allies.
When we no longer needed them, we abandoned them — but they stayed, adapting to our cities, still living beside us.
They don’t ask for much — just a few grains, a bit of water, and a place to exist.
But they deserve our compassion, not our contempt.
Pigeons are not pests.
They are intelligent, emotional, and deeply social beings.
They remember us.
Maybe it’s time we remember them, too. 💙