David Waitzman (1 April 1990). Standard for the transmission of IP datagrams on Avian Carriers. RFC 1149. (see IP over Avian Carriers)
Updated by RFC 2549; see below. Describes protocol for transmitting IP packets by homing pigeon.
In 2001, RFC 1149 was actually implemented[1] by members of the Bergen (Norway) Linux User Group.
See also RFC 6214, as noted below. Describes the adaptation of RFC 1149 for IPv6 .