Types
Profiles of wild pigeon and dove species and of domestic and fancy breeds.
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Types
Aachen Lacquer Shield Owl Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Aachen Lacquer Shield Owl pigeon is a breed of domesticated fancy pigeon produced by a long process of selective breeding by dedicated fanciers over the years. Known…
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Indian Gola Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Indian Gola is a type of small domestic breed of flying pigeon known for its strength, endurance and flying ability. If you think that you might have…
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White Pigeon / Release Dove: Breed Guide
A white pigeon, also known as a release dove, is usually a white domestic rock pigeon, often a white homing pigeon. White pigeons are bred mainly to be…
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Damascene Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Damascene pigeon, also known across the world as the Istanbullu and generally in the USA as the Mahomet is one of the oldest pigeon breeds. It is…
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Hungarian Giant House Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Hungarian Giant House pigeon is one of the largest domestic pigeon breeds, weighing up to 1 kg (2.2 lb) with a wingspan of up to 3 feet.…
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African Owl Pigeon: Breed Guide
The African Owl pigeon is a breed of fancy pigeon that has been subjected to years of selective breeding. The owl name comes from its short beak and…
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Pink Pigeon: Breed Guide
The pink pigeon (Nesoenas mayeri) is a pigeon endemic to Mauritius, with a small population on the nearby predator-free island of Île aux Aigrettes. In 1991 only 9…
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Coburg Lark Pigeon: Breed Guide
Also known as the Gold Lark (Goldlerche), the Koburger Lark, the Coburg Lark Pigeon is a breed of domestic fancy pigeon that was developed over years of selective…
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Eurasian Collared Dove Vs. Mourning Dove
The Eurasian collared dove and the mourning dove are two closely related doves that are easily confused. Telling them apart matters to hunters in the USA: the Eurasian…
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Pink-Necked Green Pigeon (AKA Rainbow Pigeon): Breed Guide
The pink-necked green pigeon, also called the rainbow pigeon, is a green pigeon whose males have a pink neck. It is often described as one of the most…
