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  2. Pigeon racing - Wikipedia

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    Pigeon racing is becoming increasingly popular in parts of Asia, especially Indonesia, India, China, Pakistan, Iran, Philippines, Japan, Taiwan and Bangladesh. [citation needed] In Bangladesh there are three pigeon racing associations which look after the sport and organize many races. There are thousands of registered pigeon fanciers in ...

  3. Pigeon whistle - Wikipedia

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    [2] [1] They have been used in Taiwan on racing pigeons and may also have been used by the American Army. [2] The carrier pigeons used by banking houses in Peking to carry reports were fitted with particularly intricate whistles carved with animal head designs and capable of emitting a number of different tones at once. [1]

  4. Series Mania Unveils Co-Pro Projects With Buzzy Titles from ...

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    A charismatic con artist and her unpredictable, “intellectually challenged” brother inherit a racing pigeon, unwittingly plunging into the high-stakes world of Taiwanese gambling syndicates.

  5. Rock dove - Wikipedia

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    The rock dove, rock pigeon, or common pigeon (/ ˈ p ɪ dʒ. ə n / also / ˈ p ɪ dʒ. ɪ n /; Columba livia) is a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves and pigeons). [3]: 624 In common usage, it is often simply referred to as the "pigeon", although this is the wild form of the bird; the pigeons most familiar to people are the domesticated form of the wild rock dove.

  6. Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines - Wikipedia

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    The members of the Vulture Squadron take turns inventing pigeon-catching planes. The Vulture Squadron try to catch Yankee Doodle Pigeon in a snow-based environment, which angers the local natives and a polar bear. Dastardly steals Muttley's inventions but does not understand how to use them when he tries to demonstrate it in front of an investor.

  7. Birmingham Roller - Wikipedia

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    It is unknown why the Birmingham Roller and other roller pigeons tumble. While it is true that the birds do perform backward somersaults in flight, the exact neurological causes of the rolling behaviour are still unknown. This bird has a genetic inclination to flip backwards, provided adequate training, diet, and exercise.

  8. Taiwan's presidential candidates will hold a televised debate ...

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    TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The three candidates running in next month's Taiwanese presidential election will hold a televised debate on Dec. 30 as the race heats up under pressure from China.

  9. Taiwan races against time to rescue 18 people as 400 ... - AOL

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    Rescuers in Taiwan raced against time on Friday to find 18 people, including foreign nationals, still missing two days after the island was jolted by the strongest earthquake in 25 years.. The ...