Statements (66)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:bird
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Rock_Pigeon
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gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:American_Racing_Pigeon_Union
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gptkbp:age |
typically 6 months or older
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
up to 60 mph
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gptkbp:behavior |
form strong pair bonds
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gptkbp:breeding_season |
selective breeding for performance
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gptkbp:championship |
long-distance races
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gptkbp:characteristics |
high speed
strong homing ability |
gptkbp:color |
various colors
blue, black, red, white |
gptkbp:diet |
grain-based feed
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gptkbp:distance |
up to 1000 miles
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gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
strong navigation skills
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gptkbp:healthcare |
respiratory diseases
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Racing Homers
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gptkbp:is_used_for |
competitive racing
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gptkbp:lifespan |
5 to 15 years
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gptkbp:nesting |
build nests in lofts
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gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:International_Federation_of_Pigeon_Racing
gptkb:World_Championship_Racing_Pigeon National Pigeon Association events Pigeon racing events |
gptkbp:notable_race |
gptkb:The_Great_American_Race
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gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Belgium
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gptkbp:racing_series |
gptkb:The_Birdman_of_Alcatraz
gptkb:Cher_Ami |
gptkbp:railway_line |
daily training sessions
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gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Walter_B._Smith
gptkb:John_H._Houghton |
gptkbp:size |
medium-sized
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gptkbp:social_responsibility |
malnutrition
hypothermia parasites fungal infections overheating dehydration eye infections viral infections bacterial infections ticks lice worms canine distemper foot problems pigeon paramyxovirus pigeon pox coccidiosis stress-related issues beak injuries excessive weight gain excessive weight loss feather mites leg injuries poor breeding success poor feather quality poor flight performance poor health overall salmonellosis trichomoniasis wing injuries |
gptkbp:training |
lofts
aerial training short distance training |