Fancy pigeon - Citizendia

Fancy pigeons are domesticated varieties of the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia). Domestication (from Latin domesticus) refers to the process whereby a Population of Animals They are bred by pigeon fanciers for various traits relating to size, shape, color, and behavior. Pigeon keeping is the art and science of breeding domestic pigeons. ^[1] The breeders of these fancy varieties exhibit their birds at pigeon shows, fairs and other livestock exhibits. ^[2]

1 Pigeon showing
2 Major breed families of fancy pigeon
3 References
4 See also

Pigeon showing

Pigeon fanciers from many different countries enjoy exhibiting their birds at their local or inter state shows and competing against one another for prizes. ^[1] A typical country show in Australia had hundreds of pigeons on display and prizes for the winners. ^[3] Some fanciers organize exhibitions exclusively for pigeons and one held each year in Blackpool, England that is run by Royal Pigeon Racing Association was attended by 25,000 people and the £80,000 profit from the show was all donated to charity. Blackpool (/ˈblækˌpul is a seaside town in Lancashire, England. ^[4] The biggest pigeon show of all is held in Nurnberg, Germany which is the location for the German National Pigeon Show, which had over 33,500 (all pigeons) at the 2006 show. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. ^[5]

Major breed families of fancy pigeon

This grouping system is adapted from The Australian Fancy Pigeons book of standards. ^[6] Where consideration was given to the new UK standards book which followed the German and European grouping. This version differs slightly from that of the European grouping here, but until a worldwide accepted grouping can be worked out the following are arbitrary and solely for organizing breed articles.

Asian feather and voice pigeons

A Fantail

This group includes as the name suggests, breeds developed for extensive feathering that originated in the Asian region. Also breeds cultivated for their trumpeting (or laughing) voice.

Colour pigeons

Danish Suabian

Most of these originate in Germany and you will sometimes see these listed as German Toys. The Fantail is a popular Breed of Fancy pigeon. It is characterised by a fan-shaped tail composed of 30 to 40 feathers abnormally more than most members of the pigeon The Frillback is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The Ice Pigeon is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The Jacobin is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The Lahore is a Breed of Fancy pigeon known for its impressive size and gentle nature The Trumpeter breeds of fancy pigeon are so named because of their unique vocalizations which sound vaguely like low laughter Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Many different varieties with a wide selection of colours and markings.

Frills and Owls

An African Owl

The word "Frill" here relates to the reversed feathering on the chest of these varieties. The Archangel is a breed of Fancy pigeon, notable for the metallic sheen of its Feathers Archangels along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons The Danish Suabian is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The Saxon Field Pigeon s are a Breed group of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The Starling is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The Saxon Fairy Swallow is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The Thuringen Field Pigeon is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. This group also noted for having short beaks.

Homer and Hen Pigeons

Homing Pigeons

German Beauty Homer

This group includes breeds originally developed for their homing ability. The Aachen Lacquer Shield Owl is a breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The African Owl is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The Chinese Owl is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The Italian Owl is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The Old German Owl is a Breed of Fancy pigeon, and the originator of the short faced German Shield Owls The Oriental Frill is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The Turbit is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. Includes show type racing pigeons. A Racing Homer is a Breed of pigeon that has been selectively bred for more speed and enhanced homing instinct for the sport of Pigeon

Hen Pigeons

The birds in this group are referred to as hen pigeons because of their upturned tail which is supposed to resemble a female chicken. The American Show Racer Pigeon is known as the "Bird of Dignity" The Dragoon is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The English Carrier is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The German Beauty Homer is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding, from German racing pigeons. The homing pigeon is a variety of domesticated Rock Pigeon ( Columba livia domestica) that has been selectively

Modena

Pouters and Croppers

A Pigmy Pouter

This group includes breeds developed for ability to inflate their crops. The Modena is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.

Exhibition Tumblers

Crested Helmet

Originally members of this group were flying/tumbler breeds but have now been refined to such a degree as to be purely ornamental/exhibition breeds. The English Pouter is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. The Brunner Pouter is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The Gaditano Pouter is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The Holle Cropper ( also known as the Amsterdam Balloon Cropper) is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The Norwich Cropper is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The Pigmy Pouter is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The Pouter pigeons are domesticated varieties of the Rock Pigeon, Columba livia, characterized by a very large inflatable crop. The Voorburg Shield Cropper is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding.

Flying Tumblers and Highfliers

Main article: Flying/Sporting Pigeons

Tippler (Light print)

This group are regarded as dual purpose in that they can be shown but still have acrobatic or sporting ability and can be used in flying competitions. Budapest Short face tumblers are a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The English Long Face Tumbler is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The English Short Faced Tumbler is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The Helmet is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The Magpie is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The Nun is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. Flying/Sporting is the name of one of three main groupings of breeds of domesticated pigeons used by pigeon fanciers in the United States Flying tumbler varieties belong in this group. Although many in this grouping have become primarily show varieties, they are still expected to display characteristics of performing birds. ^[6]

Utility pigeons

Main article: Utility pigeon

A red Carneau

Includes breeds originally developed as meat (squab) producers. The Australian Performing Tumbler (APT is a breed of Fancy pigeon. The Danzig Highflyer is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. The Donek is a Breed of Fancy pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding. A Roller pigeon is a Breed or variety of domesticated pigeon which has been bred for its ability to tumble or roll in the air For Railway usage see Railroad car A Tippler is a Breed of Domestic pigeon bred to participate in endurance Utility pigeons are domesticated pigeons bred for a source of meat called squab. In Culinary terminology squab is the Meat from a young Domestic pigeon; formerly adult birds from several species were called by the same name

References

^ ^a ^b Levi, Wendell (1977). The King is a Breed of pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding primarily as a utility breed. The Carneau is a Breed of pigeon developed over many years of Selective breeding primarily as a utility breed. The American Giant Runt is a breed of pigeon developed by Selective breeding primarily as a utility and exhibition breed The Pigeon. Sumter, S. C. : Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0853900132.
^ Blechman, Andrew (2007). Pigeons-The fascinating saga of the world's most revered and reviled bird.. St Lucia, Queensland: University of Queensland Press. ISBN 9780702236419.
^ Bird lovers flock to pigeon show (Web article). Wauchope Gazette. Retrieved on 2008-05-22. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus.
^ Fanciers flock to fund foundation (Web article). Bebden Bridge Times. Retrieved on 2008-05-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned
^ Child, Brad, “"Pigeon Pals Tour" Part II”, Purebred Pigeon (March/April 2007): 71, 72. , <http://www.purebredpigeon.com/> .
^ ^a ^b Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards.

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