• Don't shoot the messenger

  • Oct 16 2024
  • Length: 51 mins
  • Podcast

Don't shoot the messenger

  • Summary

  • Pigeons! They're everywhere, but often overlooked and definitely unfairly labelled. Known to some as "rats with wings," pigeons have gained a reputation as pesky, unintelligent city dwellers—but that's far from the full story.

    In this episode, we’re giving pigeons the love and respect they deserve. We bust the biggest myths surrounding these birds, explore their fascinating history, and reveal just how intelligent and resourceful they really are. From acing complex intelligence tests to performing life-saving acts of heroism during the world wars, pigeons have a lot more going for them than you might think.

    We've got a pigeon quiz, answers to pressing questions like, "Why do they bob their heads when they walk?" and much more! We hope his episode will have you looking at pigeons in a whole new light.

    Timestamps

    00:00:00 Catch up and introduction

    00:04:31 Get to know the pigeon

    00:18:32 Pigeons throughout history

    00:28:55 Intelligence & navigation

    00:38:53 Impact on culture & science

    00:42:31 General pigeon appreciation

    00:45:55 Pigeon threats

    00:49:10 Wrap up

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    Links

    Secret World of Pigeons Timeline (cbc.ca)

    Whose coos are whose? The five types of pigeon you’ll see in Britain - Country Life

    BBC Radio 4 - Radio 4 in Four - The pigeon: Britain’s most misunderstood bird?

    Pigeons Are Secretly Brilliant Birds That Understand Space and Time, Study Finds | Mental Floss

    How homing pigeons find their way home - BirdWatching (birdwatchingdaily.com)

    What's Up With That: Birds Bob Their Heads When They Walk | WIRED

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