Common name
Carrier pigeons
Informal group
Birds
Territories
Establishment status detail
Carrier pigeons were used briefly to send messages back to Tristan from the outer islands, but soon died out - not present now
References
Ryan, P. (ed.) (2007). Field Guide to the Animals and Plants of Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island. Pisces Publications, Newbury. 162 pp; personal communication on establishment status from RSPB