How fast is a pigeon?

Pigeons are surprisingly fast flyers. The average pigeon can fly at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour (97 kilometers per hour). However, some pigeons have been known to reach speeds of up to 80 miles per hour (129 kilometers per hour). This makes them one of the fastest birds in the world.

Pigeons are able to fly so fast because they have powerful wings and a streamlined body. They also have a special respiratory system that allows them to breathe efficiently at high speeds.

Pigeons use their speed to escape from predators and to find food. They are also used by humans as homing pigeons, which are able to find their way back home from long distances.