Although I’d not sure that the calls and coos of our feathered friends (see previously) lack for anything, and who am I to say that birds wouldn’t like playing musical instruments—we found this ancient practise of crafting and outfitting pigeon whistles (้ดฟ้ด, geling—also known as pigeon bells) quite fascinating. 
These tiny bamboo flutes, even the most elaborate ones weighing no more than eight grams so as not to harm the wearer or impede flight, form a wind section on the wing, attached to the tail feathers and emitting harmonising rhythms as they fly. Though there are fewer pigeon fanciers in urban centres like Beijing, the traditions are still maintained and breeders create a signature sound for their flocks. Much more from Present /&/ Correct at the link up top.
one year ago: progrock supergroup Asia (with synchronoptica), The Swimmer (1968), outsider artist Melvin May plus a declaration of independence
seven years ago: the catalogue of degenerate art, proposed national IDs for access to adult websites plus One Hundred Scenes of Kobe
eight years ago: rescoring Star Trek: The Motion Picture, a celebration of London plus avian predation
ten years ago: assorted links to revisit plus a semi-legendary Confederate gold vault
eleven years ago: freedom gas and influence peddling
