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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 .
Budapest Short-faced Tumblers are a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] The breed was created in Budapest, Hungary.Budapest Short-faced Tumblers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia).
The English Short-faced Tumbler is one of the oldest breeds referred to in John Moore's book [4] Columbarium: or, The pigeon-house; being an introduction to a natural history of tame pigeons, giving an account of the several species known in England, with the method of breeding them, their distempers and cures (London: J. Wilford, 1735). [5]
The American Domestic Show Flight is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Domestic Show Flights, along with other varieties of domestic pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). [1] The Domestic Show Flight is a relatively recent American creation which was developed in the state of ...
The Budapest Highflyer (also known as Poltli and Budapest Coloured) is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] Budapest Highflyers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The breed is the most popular in its native Hungary. [2]
The Brunner Pouter is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] Brunner Pouters along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The breed is one of the most popular blower breeds. [2]
The Bokhara Trumpeter is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] Bokhara Trumpeters, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The breed is known for its long muffed (feathered) feet and double crest. [2]
Pigmy Pouters, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). [ 1 ] Noted British poultry breeder Sir John Sebright (who later bred the Sebright Bantam ) is believed to have first bred the Pigmy Pouter, though the issue is debatable.