Domestic pigeons

subspecies of pigeon

proposal to carry IP traffic by birds

use of homing pigeons to carry messages

thumb|upright=1|Pigeon chicks, approximately twenty days of age

homing pigeon in military service

art and science of breeding domestic pigeons

right|thumb|250px|A Pigmy Pouter The Pouter or Cropper pigeons are domesticated varieties of the rock dove, Columba livia, characterized by a very large, inflatable crop. They are kept as ornamental or fancy breeds, valued for their unusual appearance. There are many varieties of pouter with little in common except for the nature of the crop. The origin of the breed group is unknown, but Pouters have been bred in Europe for at least 400 years.

domestic pigeon bred for various traits relating to size, shape, color, and behavior

pigeon breed

pigeon breed

variety of pigeon