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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.
It is a frugivore.The Philippine green pigeon usually occurs singly or in small groups. Forms large flocks, even with other Pink-necked green pigeon to feed on fruiting trees. Its flight is fast and direct, with the regular beats and an occasional sharp flick of the wings that are characteristic of pigeons in general.
OR, EU: Mindoro (Philippines) 306: Grey-headed imperial pigeon: Ducula radiata (Quoy & Gaimard, 1832) AU: Sulawesi 307: Spotted imperial pigeon: Ducula carola (Bonaparte, 1854) OR: Philippines 308: Green imperial pigeon: Ducula aenea (Linnaeus, 1766) OR: India to Philippines, Borneo, and Lesser Sundas: 309: Enggano imperial pigeon: Ducula ...
This is a list of the bird species recorded in the Philippines. The avifauna of the Philippines include a total of 743 species, of which 229 are endemic , five have been introduced by humans. This list's taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) follow the ...
This pigeon is often found in flocks of more than 30 individuals. [2] It associates with the green imperial pigeon. The spotted imperial pigeon's voices include po po po po po, [7] and a hu hu hu hu hu call. [10] Captive birds give low oomph notes. It eats fruits from Eugenia and Ficus trees. It probably breeds from February to July.
The Mindoro imperial pigeon is the largest Philippine pigeon. [8] It measures from 42cm to 50cm in length. [3] [7] Its wings are about 24cm long and its tail measures from 15cm to 17cm. [3] [7] Its forehead and throat are both pinkish grey. The head, neck and most underparts are bluish grey, darkest on the belly and under the tail.
Flying/Sporting is the name of one of three main groupings of breeds of domesticated pigeons used by pigeon fanciers in the United States. The other two are Fancy and Utility. Vienna Highflier. These groupings, which can be somewhat arbitrary, are useful mainly in the context of a pigeon show.