Bird mailer

A "bird mailer" is a type of postal service that uses birds to carry small packages or messages between locations. This concept is often referred to as "avian mail" or "bird post."

Bird mailers are typically used in areas where traditional postal services are not available or are unreliable. The birds are trained to fly between specific locations, carrying small packages or messages attached to their legs or bodies.

Here's how it works:

  1. The sender prepares the package or message, which is usually small and lightweight.
  2. The package or message is attached to the bird's leg or body using a special harness or attachment.
  3. The bird is released at the sender's location, and it flies to the designated recipient's location.
  4. The bird delivers the package or message to the recipient, who then retrieves it from the bird.

Bird mailers have been used in various parts of the world, including:

  1. Homing pigeons: These birds have been used for centuries to carry messages between locations. They are trained to fly back to their home loft, carrying messages attached to their legs.
  2. Carrier pigeons: Similar to homing pigeons, carrier pigeons are trained to fly between specific locations, carrying messages or small packages.
  3. Parrots: In some parts of the world, parrots have been used to carry small packages or messages between locations. They are trained to fly between specific locations, using their keen eyesight and memory to navigate.
  4. Other birds: Other bird species, such as doves, sparrows, and finches, have also been used for bird mail services.

While bird mailers are not as common as traditional postal services, they can be an effective and unique way to send small packages or messages between locations.