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The Australian Saddleback Tumbler is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] Australian Saddleback Tumblers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock pigeon (Columba livia). As the name suggests, this breed is an Australian creation and was first recognized as a ...
This breed of pigeon was developed through selective breeding in Australia from originally imported Tumbler Pigeon stocks. [1] The APT has been a popular flying variety in the past due to the spinning/rolling action typical of the Tumbler varieties. Wendell Levi discusses the tumbling performance and several early Tumbler breeds in his book The ...
Fancy pigeon refers to any breed of domestic pigeon, which is a domesticated form of the wild rock dove (Columba livia). They are bred by pigeon fanciers for various traits relating to size, shape, color, and behavior, [ 1 ] and often exhibited at pigeon shows, fairs and other livestock exhibits .
West of England Tumbler. The West of England Tumbler is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] West of England Tumblers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia).
The flock bronzewing is the most nomadic of the Australian pigeons, and it is difficult to mistake for other Australian species. Fully grown flock bronzewings can range in length from 280–305 mm with a wing length of 189–216 mm.
The Voorburg Shield Cropper is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Voorburg Shield Croppers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). [1] This breed was developed by C.S.T. Van Gink at Voorburg in the Netherlands in 1935. [2]
The spinifex pigeon is a small and compact pigeon, which weighs 80–110 g (2.8–3.9 oz), has a mean body length of 200–235 mm (7.9–9.3 in), and has a wingspan of 300–350 mm (12–14 in). Males are slightly larger than females, and generally difficult to visually differentiate.
The Jacobin Pigeon is a medium-sized pigeon not as robust as a racing pigeon. Hidden behind the feathers is a slender lanky body. Colors can vary in this species, ranging from white, black, blue, red, yellow, and silver. [6]