Types
Pigeons and doves form the family Columbidae, with more than 300 wild species around the world. This section covers those wild birds, from familiar town and woodland pigeons to regional doves, and the domestic and fancy breeds developed from the rock dove. Each profile looks at identification, voice and range, or at a breed’s history and care.
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Modena Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Modena is a fancy pigeon breed with a long history and is considered by many fanciers one of the finest show pigeons. It is easy to breed…
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Helmet Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Helmet is a fancy pigeon breed, also called the helmet crested pigeon or German helmet pigeon. Its exact origins are unknown, though references may go back to…
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The Nun Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Nun is a domesticated fancy pigeon named for its black and white colouring and crest, which resemble a nun’s habit. It is one of the oldest pigeon…
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Lahore Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Lahore pigeon is a type of fancy pigeon that is quite large, but gentle and mild-mannered. It is considered one of the most popular ornamental pigeons around…
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Barb Pigeon: Breed Guide
Developed in England from birds thought to have come from North Africa, the Barb pigeon is a type of domestic fancy pigeon, the result of many years of…
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Victoria Crowned Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Victoria crowned pigeon is one of the largest pigeons in the world and one of four species of crowned pigeon, all of which live mainly on the…
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Band-Tailed Pigeon: Breed Guide
The band-tailed pigeon is native to western North America and is usually described as the largest pigeon north of Mexico. It is one of the closest living relatives…
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Hyacinth Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Hyacinth is a domestic breed of pigeon defined by its colour and spangled markings. It is rare outside a few European countries and is most often seen…
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Indian Fantail Pigeon: Breed Guide
A descendant of the rock dove like all pigeons, the Indian Fantail Pigeon is a breed of fancy pigeon. It was created through careful selective breeding and is…
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Archangel Pigeon: Breed Guide
The Archangel is a fancy show pigeon known for the metallic sheen of its brightly coloured feathers. In the UK the name is used for the black and…
