Types
Profiles of wild pigeon and dove species and of domestic and fancy breeds.
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Lemon Dove: Breed Guide
The lemon dove (Columba larvata, sometimes Aplopelia larvata), also called the cinnamon dove, is an African dove of montane forests in sub-Saharan Africa, where it lives at altitudes…
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Kererū New Zealand Pigeon: Breed Guide
The kererū (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), also called the New Zealand pigeon, is a large pigeon with iridescent plumage, known for its soft “coo” and the loud whoosh of its…
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Black Imperial Pigeon: Breed Guide
The black imperial pigeon (Ducula melanochroa) is a dark imperial pigeon endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago, a group of islands in Papua New Guinea. It is listed as…
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Bare-Eyed Pigeon: Breed Guide
The bare-eyed pigeon is a pigeon of northern South America, named for the large patch of bare skin around each eye. It is locally common in northern Colombia…
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Turbit Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Turbit is a breed of fancy pigeon with a short beak, a peaked crest and a frilled breast. It is mainly bred for show purposes but also…
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Bokhara Trumpeter: Breed Guide
The Bokhara Trumpeter is a fancy pigeon and one of the most popular trumpeter breeds, known for its long muffed feet and double crest. Originally bred for its…
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Carneau Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Carneau is a large utility pigeon bred mainly for squab production. It comes from northern France, where accounts say it was produced by crossing the French Mondain…
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Common Bronzewing Pigeon: Breed Guide
The common bronzewing is a medium-sized, heavily built pigeon. It is a sturdy bird adaptable to most environments. This pigeon species is native to Australia, although a few…
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Cumulet Pigeon: A Breed Guide
A cumulet is a rare and old breed of fancy pigeon popular among fanciers who are interested in high, long flying. Depending on where you are in the…
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Old Dutch Capuchine Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Old Dutch Capuchine pigeon is a breed of fancy pigeon known for its distinctive head crest and hood. It is kept for ornamental and exhibition purposes and…
