Pigeons have featured in numerous experiments in comparative psychology, including experiments concerned with animal cognition, and as a result there is considerable knowledge of pigeon intelligence.

60 Minutes has reported on plenty of high-profile crimes before — but nothing like the "fowl play" involving the Columba livia domestica. That's not some international crime syndicate. That's the ...

An international investigation into the theft of elite racing pigeons has led to convictions after DNA testing identified stolen birds. The so-called 'pigeon mafia' targeted high-value pigeons across ...

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