An unexpected WW2 experiment by behaviourist B F Skinner proved that pigeons could be used for missile guidance.

Households are being urged to take action now to help stop the spread of an aviary illness that appears to disproportionately affect the classic British bird. This bird stays in the UK over winter ...

During WWII, psychologist B F Skinner tried to use pigeons to guide missiles towards ... says it's unlikely the Fed will cut interest rates soon. The British naturalist embarked on an ...

A military medal which was awarded to a Cumbrian racing pigeon who assisted the Dutch Resistance during the Second World War has been sold at auction and will return to his local area.

While it brought some stability and reforms, under Museveni and the NRM, state violence, particularly in dealing with dissent ...

Pigeon fanciers from around the world have flocked to a seaside town for their annual show. The British Homing World Show was held in Blackpool is thought to have attracted about 15,000 visitors ...

A medal awarded to a homing pigeon who helped the Dutch resistance during World War Two has been sold at auction for £30,000.

Tommy was taking part in a race from Dorset to Cumbria in 1942 when he was completely blown off course in a storm and ended up in Nazi-occupied Holland, ...

During this period, a child found an exhausted British racing pigeon, which turned out to be Tommy, of Dalton. Tommy had been blown off course during a race from Hampshire to Lancashire.