Pigeons are one of the most amazing and beautiful birds on our planet. No wonder this beautiful bird was chosen by man as a symbol of peace, human virtue and family.
This magnificent bird is an adornment of any settlement, but few people know that in nature the genus of pigeons includes more than 35 species, and domestic breeds number about eight hundred. And, for example, the genus motley pigeons, or as they are also called fruit pigeons, contains about 50 species.
The most beautiful pigeons in the world are regular participants in bird beauty contests. Yes, yes, there are such unusual competitions. Our list includes both domestic breeds of pigeons and their exotic natural relatives.
The most beautiful pigeons in the world:
1
English cross dove
The most beautiful decorative breed of pigeons bred in the UK. Due to the peculiar hood of feathers and black and white color, this breed is also called the “Nun Dove”.
The head, apron and long tail feathers are black in color with clearly defined borders. The rest of the body of the English decorative bird is white. The eyes of this dove are pearl, with a very small black pupil.
2
Old german seagull
Due to the similarity of the color of plumage with gulls, the flight-decorative breed of German pigeons got its name.
Very demanding to the conditions of keeping and feeding the bird. The breed is very prolific, but parents themselves cannot feed their chicks, although they do not abandon them. But feeding occurs artificially.
To date, birds of the same color, not similar to the color of gulls, have been bred, but the nickname for the beautiful pigeons has been preserved.
3
Sharp-crested stone dove
This beautiful bird lives in remote places of the Australian continent. From the majority of birds this pigeon is distinguished by a colorful feathery color, as well as a pretty crest decorating its head.
A very hardy pigeon species can spend hours under the hot sun in search of seeds. During periods of drought, this beautiful pigeon can be seen near ponds.
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4
Golden pigeon
The yellow plumage of this little pigeon that lives on the islands of the Pacific Ocean shimmers in the sun, which gives the color a golden glow.
The limited habitat determined the diet of a beautiful bird. Pigeons feed on tropical fruits, berries, insects.
Females differ from males in green plumage, although in other breeds of pigeons it is very difficult to distinguish gender.
5
Pink-headed motley pigeon
This exotic and beautiful pigeon inhabits only in Southeast Asia and does not want to live and produce offspring in captivity at all.
The pigeon has a peculiar color. The face is bright pink, only the back of the head is green. The feathers of the wings and tail also have a green color.
Interestingly, two parents alternately incubate eggs. And the pink-headed pigeon eats only fruits, picking them both from the branches, and picking up the fallen berries from the forest flooring.
6
Volzhsky tape pigeon
One of the most beautiful breeds of decorative pigeons, the Volga ribbon pigeon was bred by Russian breeders at the beginning of the 20th century.
Have a magnificent bird and an exciting circular flight. Russian pigeon can rise to a great height and stay in the air for 2-3 hours.
The habits of these pigeons are graceful, and the color of the plumage is colorful and unusual. The breed of these decorative birds was bred on the banks of the Volga, hence the romantic name of the Russian pigeon.
7
Fan-shaped crowned pigeon
A majestic bird from the pigeon family chose New Guinea for nesting.
A distinctive feature of this pigeon is its rather large size and, of course, the original crest on the head in the form of loose feathers.
Its appearance is very similar to pheasants, and it spends most of its life on earth. Only in moments of danger does this beautiful bird take off on tree branches.
8
Bashkir Spartak
One of the youngest breeds of decorative pigeons, bred by Ufa pigeon breeders. The Spartak breed standard was adopted in 1982.
A slender and strong pigeon has an original plumage color. The top of the pigeon is black, the lower part of the body is white.
On the head is a beautiful and stylish comb that gives the breed a majestic look.
9
Mottled pigeon
Photo by: Ltshears / wikipedia.org.
The purple-pink neck, head and chest of the pigeon gave the name to this species of a diverse family of pigeons. The rest of the body is gray with olive tints.
Like many relatives, the red-necked pigeon nests in Southeast Asia. This mod and dude can be found on the branches of tropical trees on the islands of Java, Sumatra and Bali.
The pigeon flies its nests high on the trees and very rarely descends to the ground.
10
Mariana motley pigeon
The pigeon, unique in its color, lives in the western part of the Pacific Ocean, on the small islands of the Mariana Archipelago.
A pink speck on the head, a blue chest and a purple-orange color of the abdomen distinguish this bird from the same motley tropical relatives.
The peaceful and freedom-loving bird was on the verge of extinction from the planet due to the appearance of a poisonous snake on the islands - a brown boogie that feeds on birds. A certain balance has now been reached between the predator and the birds, and the danger to the little Mariana pigeon has decreased. Most-beauty.ru hopes that now nothing will threaten these beautiful pigeons.
11
Murky pigeons
The origin of this mysterious breed of decorative pigeons has not yet been established.
A beautiful and proud bird has a slender body and original mottled color. Due to the chaotic arrangement of colored feathers on a white base, pigeons are sometimes romantically called chintz.
The abundance of this original breed is very low due to poor breeding in artificial conditions. Pigeon farmers attribute this breed to rare decorative flying pigeons.
12
Chinese gull
Another breed of pigeons, with its plumage color resembling a seagull, but now Chinese. But this dove was bred not in China, but in Africa. From the African continent it was brought to Europe, where it became extremely popular among pigeon houses.
Slender, proudly bearing birds have magnificent plumage. Chinese gulls are great flyers. They are unpretentious in the content and feeding.
The rich color of the plumage gives the pigeon of this breed a luxurious and unusual look. The colors of plumage can be different: from white to golden. Sometimes instances are born with a different combination of colors.
13
Pink-caped pigeon
Another magnificent representative of the original colorful and exotic pigeons with a pink mark, now - pink-caped.
There is a beautiful pigeon with bright and magnificent plumage in Australia. With a similar color, the pigeon is easily lost among the branches of tropical trees.
Hard to distinguish between males and females have an orange chest, a yellow throat, and the stomach is divided by a thin lilac stripe. Well, and you guessed it, there is a pink speck on the head of this beautiful dove, resembling a stylish headdress.
14
Elbin Bald Pigeon
An unusual dove, with a harmoniously folded body and magnificent plumage, was bred by European breeders on the banks of the Elbe.
The breed has a wide and massive chest. The eyes are very beautiful, usually white.
The color of the body and wings is white with interspersed feathers of different colors: from black to gray. A small pigeon has the same small tail.
15
Galician silver dove
One of the most beautiful decorative breeds of pigeons was bred by Polish breeders in the XVIII century.
Among other breeds of the pigeon tribe of the Galician pigeon, a beautiful color stands out. Proud posture, a long neck and a strongly convex wheel-shaped chest make this breed simply irresistible.
Pigeon lovers also appreciate excellent flying qualities in this breed. Luxurious light blue shimmer of feathers goes well with the snow-white color of the whole dove.
16
Maned Pigeon (Nicobar)
Perhaps the most beautiful representative of the pigeon family, Maned Pigeon, is also called Nikorabsky.
Gray feathers with rainbow overflow give the pigeon a beautiful, majestic appearance. The long pointed feathers growing on the neck complete the picture. This original necklace distinguishes the pigeon among tropical relatives.
A beautiful bird flies poorly and eats mainly on the ground, eating seeds, plant fruits, and small insects.
Conclusion
In the photo: Sharp-crested stone dove.
As you can see, the world of pigeons is beautiful and diverse. Which of us, in childhood and in adulthood, did not feed this amazing bird from our hands? And how beautifully they soar in the blue sky, forcing us to throw our heads back deep to see an amazing flight.
The pigeon trusts man, and let's not disappoint this beautiful and amazing bird.
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