This summer marks the centennial of a bird—possibly the most famous pigeon in history—going on display at the Smithsonian. A representative of Columba livia domestica, this bird is known as simply ...

Pigeon racing is a worldwide sport, with famous pigeon racers including the late Queen Elizabeth II and Mike Tyson — who raced against each other in 2012 as part of the ultimate in ...

Cher Ami, April 1918–June 1919 (NMAH) This summer marks the centennial of a bird—possibly the most famous pigeon in history—going on display at the Smithsonian.

A national treasure, Cher Ami is the most famous pigeon in the world. Caption: Even in death, Cher Ami’s fame has remained strong. Within a week or two of Cher Ami first going on display, Washington, ...