The most underrated bird in Britain - and our printable pigeon mask is here to change that! The humble pigeon has an extraordinary history as a messenger, a war hero and a subject of scientific fascination, yet gets none of the credit it deserves. Perfect for British birds school projects, world history classroom activities, World Book Day, birthday parties, and surprisingly sophisticated imaginative play in any city square.

The pigeon is genuinely one of the most fascinating birds once you look past its familiar face - military medals, navigational abilities that baffle scientists, and a history stretching back 5,000 years. A mask with more depth than people expect. Every mask comes with a full colour version AND a black and white line art version for colouring in.

5 Interesting Facts About Pigeons!

Pigeons can recognise themselves in a mirror and distinguish between photographs of different humans - they have been used in studies of self-awareness and visual cognition because of their remarkable perceptual abilities.
Homing pigeons navigated using the sun, stars, magnetic fields and even infrasound - despite decades of research, scientists still don't fully understand exactly how they find their way home from hundreds of miles away.
During World War I and II, carrier pigeons saved thousands of lives - the most decorated was Cher Ami, who delivered a critical message despite losing a leg and an eye to enemy fire, earning the Croix de Guerre.
City pigeons are descendants of domesticated rock doves that escaped or were released - the feral populations thriving in every major city in the world all trace back to birds originally kept by humans for food and messages.
Pigeons produce crop milk to feed their chicks - both male and female pigeons produce this nutritious secretion, making them one of very few bird species where fathers contribute equally to early feeding.

Printable Pigeon Mask

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