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of course, there arent many pigeons as famous as cher ami. in fact, there arent any at all! but the qualities that made him a national hero are ones shared by his species. the common pigeon has exceptional navigational skills. pigeons manage to find their way home even when theyre in unfamiliar terrain. thats why they can be trained to become homing pigeons. scientists arent completely sure why pigeons have an amazing sense of direction. they think that the birds are guided by an inner compass and sunsets, the position of the sun and stars in the sky, visual landmarks, and smells they encounter along the way. staying on course requires plenty of bird brainpower, and pigeons clearly are highly intelligent creatures. some pigeons are even trained to use their senses to detect signs of serious illnesses in medical studies of patients. pigeons are also brainy enough to recognize themselves in mirrors, remember peoples faces, count numbers, and identify words and the letters of the alphabet! even when pigeons look like theyre just sitting around, they might be noticing something smart. observing and darkly pigeons each takes turns sitting on their eggs half the day (or several weeks to keep them warm). but when a pigeon takes off, watch out! another pigeon, traveling up to 600 miles (965 kilometers) in a single day, thats why pigeons have been used to transport messages for thousands of years. pigeons also have superb eyesight. (marcos vasconcelos and can distinguish colors. indeed, the u.s. coast guard once trained pigeons to spot the brightly colored life jackets worn by people who are lost at sea. question 1 which is most important to include in a summary of this article? a. the common pigeon can identify letters of the alphabet. b. there are many reasons people celebrate and appreciate pigeons. c. the u.s. army used pigeons to relay messages during world war i. d. the first annual pigeon fest in new york city had a training contest.

Explanation:

The article focuses on multiple remarkable abilities and uses of common pigeons, including navigation, intelligence, medical assistance, and search-and-rescue support. Option A is a single specific skill, Option C is one historical use, and Option D is an unrelated event. Option B captures the core idea that the article outlines various reasons pigeons are valued and appreciated.

Answer:

B. There are many reasons people celebrate and appreciate pigeons