Pigeons are the oldest domesticated bird in history. Racing pigeon are mainly used today for sport purposes. In Europe pigeon race is very popular in several countries such as Germany, Belgium, England, Holland and Portugal where the pigeon race sport is second only to soccer in number of participant and followers. There are several European and international contests such as the European and the World championship or the Golden Race in Portugal where the winner cash 75000 euros. Pipa (a Belgium society that organize online auction) some years ago sold to a Chinese buyer a pigeon for around 300000 euros.