Pigeons are extremely swift birds, which is why they make excellent messengers. They are also excellent racers due to their speed. Pigeon racing is a surprisingly profitable enterprise, and racing pigeons can be extremely pricey—the most expensive pigeon ever sold was approximately $1,900,000!
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