Every now and then you come across a bird that looks so strikingly different from how you imagined that it genuinely makes you do a double-take. In the world of pigeons, the Maltese pigeon in...
Category: Types
The Seraphim pigeon is a beautiful, painstakingly bred show pigeon with an interesting backstory. Origins of the Seraphim Pigeon The Seraphim pigeon was bred in East Moline, Illinois,...
One of the most beautiful breeds of Columbidae, the Nicobar pigeon is the only remaining living member of the genus Caleonas. This might not mean anything to a casual bird lover, but it means...
The mourning dove, scientifically named the Zenaida macroura, is known by various names in the USA and UK. Formerly known as the Carolina Pigeon and Carolina Turtledove, today it is known as...
The Giant Runt pigeon is a common type of pigeon that today is mostly associated with the USA. More than anything, the Giant Runt breed is known for its very large size when compared to other...
The Eurasian collared dove - scientific name, Streptopelia Decaocto - is native to Europe and Asia. Though the European and Asian continents are where the bird was originally found and developed,...