When we know of a matter but do not wish to disclose the source, we would resort to saying, 'A little bird told me.' It is not just a rumor that we are hearing, but something which we have heard from what we would deem to be a reliable source.
And, what is the truth of the matter concerning this little bird of a spy drone from times past? I think we can pin-it to what is found the the Book of Ecclesiastes of the Holy Bible as follows:-
"Do not curse the king, even in your thought; Do not curse the rich, even in your bedroom; For a bird of the air may carry your voice, And a bird in flight may tell the matter." -- Ecclesiastes 10:20 (NKJV)
Many Bible scholars believe that it was King Solomon who wrote the book of Ecclesiastes by the inspiration of the Spirit of God. As a king, Solomon is well disposed to the issues of life faced by rulers and wealthy people.
While birds would not be able to divulge secrets, not even carrier pigeons, the reference to 'a bird' is a convenient and self-explanatory metaphor for a spy or an insider.
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