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Pigeons and doves are stout-bodied birds with short necks and short slender bills with a fleshy cere. Eight species have been recorded in Kentucky. Rock pigeon, Columba livia (I) Band-tailed pigeon, Patagioenas fasciata (A) Eurasian collared-dove, Streptopelia decaocto (I) Passenger pigeon, Ectopistes migratorius (X) Inca dove, Columbina inca (A)
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]
In Wendell Levi's book The Pigeon, reference is made to pigeons with this tumbling ability existing in India before the year 1590. Charles Darwin, in his book The Origin of Species , makes reference to the Short-faced Tumbler which was a popular breed during his lifetime, and still can be found exhibited at pigeon shows today.
The Gaditano Pouter is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] Gaditano Pouters, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons , are all descendants of the rock dove ( Columba livia ).
The Damascene, also known as the Istanbullu [1] pigeon, is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [2] Damascenes, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (also called rock pigeon) (Columba livia).
The Cologne Tumbler is a breed of fancy pigeon. Cologne Tumblers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons , are all descendants from the rock pigeon ( Columba livia ). The Cologne Tumbler pigeon originates in the Netherlands [ 1 ] and is found in clean legged and muffled varieties.
The Strasser is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] Strassers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). Apart from exhibition at pigeon shows, the breed is also used for utility purposes for producing squabs as food.
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]