World record price paid for Belgian racing pigeon Bolt

A Belgian racing pigeon called Bolt has been sold to a Chinese businessman for a world record price of 310,000 euros ($400,000).

It is expected that the new owner will use Bolt for breeding more birds.
Bolt was bred by celebrated Belgian pigeon fancier Leo Heremans, who sold his entire collection at the same auction.

His entire collection of 530 birds sold for 4.3m euros.

The pigeon is named after the Olympic gold-winning Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt.

In 2011, a UK record was set for the price of a racing pigeon when one was sold for £16,000, also to a Chinese buyer.
Source: BBC Posted by Unknown 5/22/2013