The pigeon is a medium-sized bird with thick plumage and a body length of about 40 centimeters. There are many breeds that differ in color, appearance, and body weight. The habitat of the birds is quite wide. Pedigree white pigeons are bred all over the world. Since ancient times, birds have been bred for meat. Later, pigeons were trained to bring postal letters. Today, white pigeons provide aesthetic pleasure and are the pride of breeders.
Features of white pigeons
Most pigeon families descended from an ancestor - the rock pigeon.Birds are distributed throughout Europe, the USA, Asia and Africa. The entire area of Eurasia has been colonized by birds. Domesticated species live in cities, villages and other populated areas. Wild relatives make nests in rocks, gorges, and mountainous areas.
White doves have become the object of festive events and photo shoots. The white dove is associated with purity, innocence, and freedom. Therefore, the tradition of releasing a pair of white doves at a wedding has become stronger.
Birds are unpretentious in their diet; they eat seeds, fruits, and berries from trees. Some species of the pigeon family hunt insects. Birds are considered unpretentious pets, so breeders are willing to breed them.
Decorative representatives are kept in specially equipped dovecotes. They are used in business: for photo shoots, at holidays, and performances.
Popular breeds
White pigeons are famous for their unusual beauty. There are hundreds of varieties, some of which are created by nature, and others are bred by man. Let's look at the most popular types of pigeon families.
Perm variety
A distinctive feature of representatives of this breed is their white color with a clearly defined pattern on the back side just below the nape. Characteristic features: elongated head, developed muscles, unfeathered legs. Birds are small in size and have long wings.
When breeding purebred Permians, breeders observed some deviations from the norm.Some individuals developed feathering on their legs and eyes with a brownish tint.
White Iranian
An ancient breed of pigeons originally from Iran. The ancestors are considered to be Persian individuals brought to the country about 7,000 years ago. A distinctive feature of the species is the sound of its wings during flight. The flapping of the wings is accompanied by a characteristic clicking sound. Iranian pigeons can fly for up to 10 hours and perform various tricks. Therefore, representatives of this breed are used for shows and performances.
Birds are characterized by an exclusively white color, however, small patches of color are not considered a fault.
White Chelyabinsk
A purely decorative breed with low flying qualities. Bred by Chelyabinsk pigeon breeders in the second half of the 20th century. Representatives of this breed are characterized by: a low body, short feathered legs, an oval-shaped tail slightly raised.
Thoroughbred pigeons are distinguished by their snow-white coloring with a “bow” or “shirt front” on the chest. In appearance they are a bit like a seagull.
Oryol white tumblers
Birds of this breed are common in Russia and abroad. They are distinguished by impressive flight characteristics.
Individuals are small in size and may have a small forelock on their head. The beak is small, slightly curved at the end. The birds have large, almost black eyes, a powerful chest and long wings.
Jacobin
India is considered the birthplace of birds. The breed appeared in Russia in the middle of the 19th century. Representatives are distinguished by unusual plumage around the neck - long feathers resemble a wig. Pigeons have a body of medium length, a convex chest, and a strong short beak.
Despite difficult care and high cost, birds are popular all over the world. Jacobin pigeons decorate the dovecotes of many breeders.
The most popular species in the world
Among pigeon breeders, the most popular pigeon breeds in the world are:
- English Crusade;
- old German seagull;
- Belgian;
- king;
- Texans.
Human interest in pigeon families does not wane, so pigeon breeding continues to develop. New breeds of birds are currently being developed. Modern breeders keep pigeons solely for the sake of beauty and flight qualities.
