Does Egypt Have Pigeons

CAIRO (Reuters) – Pigeons are a delicacy in Egypt, traditionally served roasted and stuffed with fragrant rice. But for Cairo’s pigeon fanciers, their prized birds are nobody’s next meal. … They house thousands of highly trained birds that would have otherwise found a home at a butcher’s.

Were there pigeons in ancient Egypt?

In ancient Egypt, people used pigeons to send messages home from ships at sea. Carrier pigeons are also mentioned several times in ancient Greek and Roman literature.

What is the most common bird in Egypt?

Native Birds Of EgyptScientific NameCommon ChaffinchFringilla coelebsCommon MoorhenGallinula chloropusGull-Billed TernGelochelidon niloticaBarn SwallowHirundo rustica