Pigeon breeder champion Frans Bungeneers shows off his winning trophies for pigeon racing in Ranst, Belgium, on Jan. 13, 2025. AP Two pigeons play in their loft in Ranst, Belgium, on Jan. 13, 2025.

When Marco Palomares was a teen in his hometown of Morelia, Michoacan, a friend gave him two racing pigeons. His heart skipped a beat. The teen's delight was short-lived because ...

The American Racing Pigeon Union’s website shows that there were over 51,000 sanctioned races in 2023. The races are split into categories by distance – 100, 250, 300, 400 and 500 miles.