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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.
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 .
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It is long-faced, with a long beak. It is a slender, gentle pigeon. Size: Small, a little smaller than a normal homing pigeon (racing pigeon); weight from 210 to 250 grams. Ornaments: Have a peak-crested and small-muffed legs. Its wings are carried upon the tail, which has a minimum of 12 rectrices and an oil duct.
A roller pigeon is a domesticated breed or variety of pigeon that has been selected for its ability to tumble or roll in the air. [1] Varieties of roller pigeons include: Birmingham Roller; Galatz Roller; Oriental Roller; Parlor Roller
The Old Dutch Tumbler is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Old Dutch Tumblers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons , are all descendants from the 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.