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This is an alphabetical list of pigeon breeds; these are exclusively breeds of the domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica). Other Columbidae species (e.g., the Barbary dove , Streptopelia risoria ) have been domesticated and developed into breeds, but these are generally simple colour variations of the plumage .
Pigeon racing is the sport of releasing specially trained homing pigeons, which then return to their homes over a carefully measured distance.The time it takes the animal to cover the specified distance is measured and the bird's rate of travel is calculated and compared with all of the other pigeons in the race to determine which animal returned at the highest speed.
The Königsberg Colour-head Tumbler [1] (German: Königsberger Farbenkopf) is a breed of fancy pigeon developed in the mid-18th century in Königsberg, East Prussia, from which it gets its German name. This breed of pigeon is well known in Russia because Königsberg is now a part of Russia, and is known as Kaliningrad.
The Komorn Tumbler (commonly called a Komorner, in Slovak Komárňanský kotrmeliak, in Hungarian Komáromi bukó) is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] The breed has American and European varieties that are recognized as separate breeds at shows with classes catering for American Komorner Tumblers and ...
Frillbacks can carry numerous colors in many different patterns such as pied. These colors are not recognized as standard but are very common. Size. Frillbacks are slightly larger than other colored pigeon breeds, with long tail and wing feathers. Head. Shell-crest and plain-head are found in all colors of Frillbacks.
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 .
The German Beauty Homer is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding, from German racing pigeons. [1] German Beauty Homers along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). The breed was first developed around one hundred years ago. [2]
The Saxon Colour pigeons are a group of Saxon breeds of fancy pigeons developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] Saxon Colour pigeons, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons , are all descendants from the rock pigeon ( Columba livia ).