Fancy Pigeons

Pigeons being the most popular amid bird species as pets, here we’ve taken the charge to amaze you with the rarest and loveliest species of pigeons. Across the globe there are marvelously rare and fine-looking species of pigeons which might make you gape in wonder by their characteristic traits and appearances. So, are you all set to be amazed by having a descriptive glance of the species?

Chinese owl: Pointless to mention, the breed of Chinese owl pigeon hold a close resemblance to owls. The size of these owls is comparatively smaller when compared to other pigeon species. It is also profusely enrobed with frilled feathers.

Old German cropper: When it comes to old German copper, one must know that the head of this specie has been developed by putting in efforts for endless number of years. Selective breeding became the dawn of specie in which amid feathers it actually becomes difficult to locate the head. This is the only pigeon which can be named as a headless freak.

Ghent cropper: It is a pigeon which looks amazingly beautiful with the feather coverings even its feet, the feathers on the feet are known as muff. The colors of this Ghent cropper are also soothingly beautiful and the origin of this species came before the world after numerous years of selective breeding.

Norwich Cropper: When speaking of one of the weirdest looking pigeons, the name of Norwich cropper cannot be skipped as it has a rather good height and an extremely pouted breast muscles. It rather gives the appearance of an angry fighter pigeon. The origin of this specie is known to be from the breed called Oploper.

Barb Pigeon: Another name of the barb pigeon is English barb which supposedly holds a close resemblance to Shakespeare. Having a short and stout body with protruding eyes, the barb pigeon is peculiar specie in its own. Mr. Charles Darwin also considered it as an illustration in ‘Variation of Plants and Animals under Domestication’.

Jacobin pigeon: If you want to have a glance of the face of Jacobin pigeon I must wish you luck for the next time as it is rather difficult to locate the face of this pigeon. This can be called one of the weirdest ever species to originate in pigeons. Given a name of feather hooded, the face of this pigeon is rarely or never seen.

Saxon fairy swallow: When exceptionally large muffs come to your mind, you might unintentionally recall the name of Saxon fairy swallow. Moreover, the body of this Saxon fairy is sprinkled with lovely dots and spots, adding on to its looks.

These are some of the exceptional species of fancy pigeons, but believe me that they are not all. Other species which hold a high ranking in the world of fanciful species include Bokhara trumpeter, English trumpeter, Pigmy pouter, English pouter, Reversewing pouter, Brunner pouter, Lahore Pigeon, Frillback pigeon, English carrier and Old Dutch capuchine