Interesting Facts about Pigeons
- Pigeons are incredibly complex and intelligent animals. They are one of only a small number of species to pass the ‘mirror test’ – a test of self recognition. They can also recognise each letter of the human alphabet, differentiate between photographs, and even distinguish different humans within a photograph.
- Pigeons are renowned for their outstanding navigational abilities. They use a range of skills, such as using the sun as a guide and an internal ‘magnetic compass’.
- Pigeons have excellent hearing abilities. They can detect sounds at far lower frequencies than humans are able to, and can thus hear distant storms and volcanoes.
- Pigeons can fly at altitudes up to and beyond 6000 feet, and at an average speed of 77.6 mph. The fastest recorded speed is 92.5 mph.
- Fold the paper in half and then unfold it.
- Fold the paper in half the other way.
- Fold both layers of paper to the right along the dotted line.
- Fold the top layer of paper to the left along the dotted line.
- Fold the model in half down along the dotted line.
- Fold the top flap of paper up along the dotted line and then repeat on the other side.
- Fold the paper along the dotted line and then unfold it.
- Make an Inside Reverse Fold using the crease from the previous step.
- Your origami pigeon is ready!