homing pigeon

US /ˈhoʊmɪŋ ˌpɪdʒɪn/
UK /ˈhoʊmɪŋ ˌpɪdʒɪn/
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Brieftaube

a pigeon trained to find its way home over long distances, used for carrying messages

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The general sent a message by homing pigeon.
Der General schickte eine Nachricht per Brieftaube.
They used homing pigeons during the war to send secret communications.
Sie benutzten Brieftauben während des Krieges, um geheime Nachrichten zu senden.