The surprising truth about Homing pigeon.

The homing pigeon is a variety of domestic pigeon, selectively bred for its ability to find its way home over extremely long distances.

The homing pigeon is a variety of domestic pigeon, selectively bred for its ability to find its way home over extremely long distances. Because of this skill, homing pigeons were used to carry messages, a practice referred to as "pigeon post." Until the introduction of telephones, they were used commercially to deliver communication; when used during wars, they were called "war pigeons."