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Fancy Pigeon
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, and often exhibited at pigeon shows, fairs and other livestock exhibits. There are about 800 pigeon breeds; considering all regional varieties all over the world there may be 1100 breeds. The European list of fancy pigeons alone names about 500 breeds. No other domestic animal has branched out into such a variety of forms and colours. Charles Darwin is known to have crossbred fancy pigeons, particularly the Ice Pigeon, to study variation within species, this work coming three years before his groundbreaking publication, ''On the Origin of Species''. Pigeon showing Pigeon fanciers from many different countries exhibit their birds at local, inter-state or national shows and compete against one another for prizes. One typical country show in Australia in 2008 h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Domestic Pigeon
The domestic pigeon (''Columba livia domestica'' or ''Columba livia'' ''forma'' ''domestica'') is a pigeon subspecies that was derived from the rock dove (also called the rock pigeon). The rock pigeon is the world's oldest domesticated bird. Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets mention the domestication of pigeons more than 5,000 years ago, as do Egyptian hieroglyphics. Research suggests that domestication of pigeons occurred as early as 10,000 years ago. Pigeons have made contributions of considerable importance to humanity, especially in times of war. In war the homing ability of pigeons has been put to use by making them messengers. So-called war pigeons have carried many vital messages and some have been decorated for their services. Medals such as the Croix de Guerre, awarded to Cher Ami, and the Dickin Medal awarded to the pigeons G.I. Joe and Paddy, amongst 32 others, have been awarded to pigeons for their services in saving human lives. Despite this, city pigeons today are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frillback
The Frillback is a breed of pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Frillbacks, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (''Columba livia''). The breed is known for the ''frill'' or ''curls'' on the wing shield feathers. The feather curl should also be present at the ends of the foot feathers or ''muffs''.Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) ''Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards''. The standards of a pure American Frillback The quality of a Frillback is based on a 100-point scale, with the head constituting 15 points, the color constituting 15 points, the body constituting 10 points, the curl constituting 50 points, and the muff constituting 10 points. The colors of standard Frillbacks fall into six color categories. # Self – white, black, recessive red, yellow # Pattern – recessive red mottle, yellow mottle, rosewing, whiteside # Grizzle – red, yellow, blue, silver # Shield marked – red, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
African Owl
The African Owl is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. They originated in Tunisia (Africa), and were imported into England during the 19th century. The breed is known for its short beak, which gives the breed the "Owl" name due to the size and shape. Description A breed of fancy pigeon developed by selective breeding, it has descended from the rock dove as with other types of domesticated pigeons; it is thought to have first been brought into Europe from Tunis, Africa, where the type originated and were first imported into England in the late 19th century. They were originally referred to as "Foreign Owls", as a similar type of pigeon had already been known in England, which upon the importation of the African Owl became known as the "English Owl". The main difference between the two types of owl was that the African or "Foreign" variety was noticeably smaller. As with other types of "owl" pigeons, the African Owl has a crest of feathers ru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aachen Lacquer Shield Owl
The Aachen Lacquer Shield Owl (german: Aachener Lackschildmövchen) is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Aachen Lacquer Shield Owls along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants of the rock dove (''Columba livia''). See also *List of pigeon breeds This is an alphabetical list of pigeon breeds. Pigeons and doves are members of the bird family Columbidae. Doves tend to be smaller and pigeons larger, although this distinction is not consistently applied. The birds listed here are breeds of th ... {{Domesticated-pigeon-breed-stub Pigeon breeds ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
African Owl(black Self)
The African Owl is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. They originated in Tunisia (Africa), and were imported into England during the 19th century. The breed is known for its short beak, which gives the breed the "Owl" name due to the size and shape. Description A breed of fancy pigeon developed by selective breeding, it has descended from the rock dove as with other types of domesticated pigeons; it is thought to have first been brought into Europe from Tunis, Africa, where the type originated and were first imported into England in the late 19th century. They were originally referred to as "Foreign Owls", as a similar type of pigeon had already been known in England, which upon the importation of the African Owl became known as the "English Owl". The main difference between the two types of owl was that the African or "Foreign" variety was noticeably smaller. As with other types of "owl" pigeons, the African Owl has a crest of feathers ru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thuringen Field Pigeon
The Thuringian Colour pigeons are a group of breeds of fancy pigeons developed over many years of selective breeding. Thuringian Colour pigeons, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (''Columba livia''). The breed group is known for several different colours and markings. Varieties include the ''Thuringian Breast'', ''Thuringian Monk'', ''Thuringian Shield'' (picture), ''Thuringian Whitetail'' and the ''Thuringian Spot''. The breed can be either plain or shell crested, but is always clean-legged. Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) ''Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards''. See also *List of pigeon breeds This is an alphabetical list of pigeon breeds. Pigeons and doves are members of the bird family Columbidae. Doves tend to be smaller and pigeons larger, although this distinction is not consistently applied. The birds listed here are breeds of th ... References Pigeon breeds {{Domesticated-pigeon-bree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saxon Fairy Swallow
The Saxon Fairy Swallow is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Saxon Fairy Swallows, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (''Columba livia''). The Saxon Swallows and Wing Pigeons have various markings and patterns (spot marking, cap marking etc.).Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) ''Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards''. Saxon Fairy Swallow pigeons are well known for the odd feathered feet. See also *List of pigeon breeds This is an alphabetical list of pigeon breeds. Pigeons and doves are members of the bird family Columbidae. Doves tend to be smaller and pigeons larger, although this distinction is not consistently applied. The birds listed here are breeds of th ... References Pigeon breeds {{Domesticated-pigeon-breed-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starling (pigeon)
The Starling is a breed of fancy pigeon, developed over many years of selective breeding. They are known for their iridescent feathers. Starlings, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (''Columba livia''). See also *List of pigeon breeds This is an alphabetical list of pigeon breeds. Pigeons and doves are members of the bird family Columbidae. Doves tend to be smaller and pigeons larger, although this distinction is not consistently applied. The birds listed here are breeds of th ... References Pigeon breeds {{Domesticated-pigeon-breed-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saxon Field Pigeon
The Saxon Colour pigeons are a group of Saxon breeds of fancy pigeons developed over many years of selective breeding. Saxon Colour pigeons, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (''Columba livia''). Saxon Colour pigeons are a combination of various varieties which are basically the same type differing only in colour and markings. Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) ''Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards''. Some varieties include: ''Saxon Breast pigeon'', ''Saxon Monk'' (pictured), ''Saxon Priest'', ''Saxon Reversewing'', ''Saxon Shield'', ''Saxon Spot'' and ''Saxon Whitetail''. Saxon Colour pigeons have similar colour varieties to the Thuringian Colour pigeons but the Saxons are all Muff (feathered) legged. See also *List of pigeon breeds This is an alphabetical list of pigeon breeds. Pigeons and doves are members of the bird family Columbidae. Doves tend to be smaller and pigeons larger, although this disti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danish Suabian
The Danish Suabian is a breed of fancy pigeon, developed over many years of selective breeding. Danish Suabians, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (''Columba livia''). The breed comes in silver, blue, ash yellow, ash red, black, red, yellow, and brown barred and is either plain-head or peak crested. Origins Suabians are thought to have been developed in France and Holland from the laced Starling and imported to Denmark around 1840.Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) ''Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards''. See also *List of pigeon breeds This is an alphabetical list of pigeon breeds. Pigeons and doves are members of the bird family Columbidae. Doves tend to be smaller and pigeons larger, although this distinction is not consistently applied. The birds listed here are breeds of th ... References Pigeon breeds {{Domesticated-pigeon-breed-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archangel Pigeon
The Archangel is a breed of fancy pigeon, notable for the metallic sheen of its feathers. Archangels, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (''Columba livia''). It is kept as an ornamental or fancy breed, valued for its unusual appearance. Archangels are small, weighing about 12 oz. They have unfeathered legs and dark orange eyes. They may or may not be crested. The body of the bird is bronze or gold with wings that are either black, white, or blue. This breed is also known as the Gimpel, which is German for Eurasian bullfinch. The United States is the only country in which all color forms are referred to as "Archangels", in Great Britain only the black and copper colored birds are called Archangels, this is because the black and copper color type was created in Great Britain. The Archangel is known as Gimpeltaube in Germany, most color types were refined in Germany. This is a very old breed, the most likely place origi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danish Suabien(black - Sortsvaber)
Danish may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to the country of Denmark People * A national or citizen of Denmark, also called a "Dane," see Demographics of Denmark * Culture of Denmark * Danish people or Danes, people with a Danish ancestral or ethnic identity * A member of the Danes, a Germanic tribe * Danish (name), a male given name and surname Language * Danish language, a North Germanic language used mostly in Denmark and Northern Germany * Danish tongue or Old Norse, the parent language of all North Germanic languages Food * Danish cuisine * Danish pastry, often simply called a "Danish" See also * Dane (other) * * Gdańsk * List of Danes * Languages of Denmark The Kingdom of Denmark has only one official language, Danish, the national language of the Danish people, but there are several minority languages spoken, namely Faroese, German, and Greenlandic. A large majority (about 86%) of Danes also s ... {{disambiguation Language a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
