I have been in pigeon pigeon-keeping hobby for most of my life and I love learning about new pigeon species. So based on my experience, I have listed below some of the most beautiful pigeon species that I have ever seen. Most Beautiful Fancy Pigeon Species Fancy pigeons have all kinds of pigeons: the largest …
You might have seen some pigeons have long foot feathers while some pigeons are extraordinarily large and then there are some pigeons that look weird. In this article, I have listed 10 such weird pigeon breeds that you might find interesting. English Long-faced Tumbler Maltese Blondinette German Beauty English Carrier Budapest Dragoon Barb Scandaroon Antwerp …
Top 10 Weirdest Pigeon Breeds That You Must See! Read More »
Have you ever wondered why king pigeons are called king pigeons? Are they the greatest among all pigeon breeds? and how this breed was developed. This article explains all of it. King pigeons are among the most common & largest pigeon breeds in the world. Their chicken-like appearance and heavy weight make them unique. A …
You might have seen a few feather-footed pigeon breeds, do you know how pigeons got these feathers? In this article, I am going to tell you all about the history of foot feathers in pigeons and 10 pigeon breeds that look absolutely gorgeous with their foot feathers. Lahore Sherazi Pigeon Pouter Pigeon Romagnol Pigeon Indian …
Lahore pigeon (also known as Sherazi and Siraji) is one of the most popular pigeon breeds in the world. They are one of the pigeon breeds that make the best pets. In fact, Queen Elizabeth II (late) also had Lahore pigeons among several other breeds. [1] The specialty of the Lahore pigeon is its beautiful …
We usually see regular-sized pigeons almost everywhere but did you know there are pigeons that are as large as turkeys and pheasants? Yes, such giant pigeons exist! Let me tell you about them. Victoria Crown Pigeon The Victoria Crown pigeon is the largest living pigeon in the world. It is as big as a large …
If you have just fallen in love with pigeons, you might be looking to get one but which one? I recommend buying a breed that makes an excellent pet and also looks gorgeous. In this article, I have listed 10 pigeon breeds that are adorable as pets and also look beautiful; let’s discuss them. Indian …
Fancy pigeons exist in hundreds of types and each type is unique and beautiful in its own way. In this article, I am going to share the most special fancy pigeon breeds you would have ever seen. Jacobin Jacobin pigeons have a gorgeous hood that completely covers their face from both sides. They got the …
You might have seen some pigeon breeds but did you know, there are hundreds of pigeon breeds? Breeds like the Rock pigeon exist in almost every town but some breeds are so rare that they exist in very few numbers around the globe. In this article, I am going to show you the 10 rarest …
Silky Fantails, also known as Lace Fantails are the rarest type of Fantail pigeons. They have silky feathers that look like hair and feel soft and fragile. Apart from the lace effect on their feathers, they look like typical Garden Fantails. They have no crest and muffs and their tail is slightly cone-shaped. They have …
Silky Fantail Pigeon: Identification, Price and Breeding Read More »
Garden Fantail pigeons are one of the oldest types of Fantail pigeons. They are called Garden Fantails as they were one of the many fancy pigeon breeds that Charles Darwin kept in his Garden. They have a slightly cone-shaped fan-like tail, no crest and muffs. They constantly shake their neck. Apparently, they look like a cross-breed …
Garden Fantail Pigeon: Identification, Price and Breeding Read More »
English Fantail pigeon is also known as American English Fantail, Exhibition Fantail, and Modern Fantail pigeon. It is a refined form of Garden Fantail, one of the oldest types of fantail pigeons. (1) Decades of selective breeding changed their stance, body structure, tail shape, and overall balance. The modern English fantails have the heaviest tail …
English Fantail Pigeon: Identification, Price and History Read More »
The American fantasy pigeon, also known as Indian fantasy pigeon is an exhibition breed, developed through cross-breeding between Indian Fantail, Jacobin, and Saint pigeon. It has the traits of all three; a fan-shaped tail, foot feathers, and a hood. At first sight, it looks like an Indian fantail pigeon as it has a similar …
American Fantasy Pigeon: A Cross Between Fantails and Jacobins Read More »
Almost all pigeons can fly but some pigeon breeds lack the ability to fly like regular pigeons. For example, breeds like Bokhara Trumpeter have large muffs, French Mondains have a heavy structure and Parlor Roller lack balance. Similarly, fantails also have a special body structure. But what about their flight? can fantail pigeons fly? Fantail …
Why Fantail Pigeons Cannot Fly | Reasons Explained Read More »
American fantail pigeons (also known as American Fantail Doves) are one of the six types of fantail pigeons. They were developed by cross-breeding Indian fantails with Giant Hungarian, Giant Runt, and King pigeons. This is why they have an extraordinary resemblance with Indian fantails. Like all fantails, American Fantails have a huge fan-like heavy tail. …
American Fantail Pigeon: Identification, Price, and History Read More »
Indian fantails (also known as Indian fantail doves) are a type of fantail pigeons. They originated centuries ago and have been one of the most commonly kept fancy pigeons all over the world. The modern Indian fantails have a fan-like tail. They walk on their toes with their chest pulled up, their head pulled towards …
Indian Fantail Pigeon: Identification, Price, and History Read More »
Fantail pigeons, also known as peacock pigeons, masakali, laka, and lakha kabootar are globally the most liked fancy pigeon breed. The name Fantail comes from their magnificent fan-shaped tail. Fantail pigeons walk on their toes with their chest carried upright, touching their tail, and their neck shaking. Fantails have beautiful muffs and foot feathers. Interestingly, …
7 Types of Fantail Pigeons And Their Differences Read More »
