Today, some countries still maintain pigeon lofts. Britain's Queen Elizabeth keeps 160 mature pigeons and 80 young birds in her Royal loft, according to the official website of the British Monarchy.

ANTIOCH — Fred Belus casts his gaze skyward at a flock of racing pigeons circling above his backyard. Fit and sleek, they circle a few times before a distinct whistle from Belus brings his flock back ...

Suspected criminal gangs are leaving pigeon racers bereft after a spate of thefts in aviaries across the country When champion pigeon racer Tom Van Gaver walked into one of his lofts one morning last ...