In Hyderabad, pigeon breeding is growing as a business, driven by social media and online sales. Fancy breeds like Fantail, Jacobin, and Indian Gola fetch high prices, with some pairs selling for up to Rs 10,000
For nearly 200 years, people in Hyderabad have gathered each morning to feed pigeons at historic Kabutar Khanas in Hussain Alam and Sultan Bazaar. These community-run pigeon houses shelter thousands of birds and preserve the city’s age-old tradition
Volunteers of the Animal Warriors Conservation Society (AWCS), known for rescuing animals and birds across the State, found 17 different migrant birds trapped in Chinese manja at various places since January 1 when the season of Sankranthi kite-flying started
Top among the pigeon sports is pigeon racing in which the birds are taken a hundred kilometres away from its home and then released. The pigeon that reaches its loft first is the winner
