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Different Types of Pigeons The passion for raising pigeons is still alive today after centuries. There is hardly a country in the world where there are no people interested in raising pigeons. Many pigeon breeders also hold special competitions to train them. The breeds of pigeons are diverse. The beginner pigeon keeper should make the basic choice of what kind of bird to build. Pigeons are divided into wild and domestic. Therefore, early breeders are recommended for raising domestic pigeons. Different Species of Pigeons Fans of pigeons for at least 500 years and perhaps more have raised amazing pigeons. Today, there are hundreds of breeds and colors, and, like cats and dogs, there are also competitions to see who best matches their "breed standards." Here are some gems from the world of fancy pigeons. Pigeons are one of the most famous species of birds that are found in any city. Pigeons look very beautiful. But one wonders how many species there are such beautiful birds...

Domestic Pigeon is a subspecies of ‘Rock Dove’ which is generally called “Rock Pigeon”. Rock Pigeon is an ancient domesticated bird in the world. Mesopotamian Cuneiform Tablets has stated the domestication of such pigeons over 5,000 years ago. However, research shows the domestication of pigeons about 10,000 years ago. Contribution to Humans’ Life The pigeons have an extraordinary contribution to humans’ life, particularly during war. Owing to their homing capability, these pigeons were used as messengers to communicate messages during the war. These pigeons carried a lot of important messages from one place to another during the war and some have been adorned for their services. A number of medals were awarded to the pigeons for their services of saving humans’ life in war. Reproduction The domestic pigeons are bred similarly as ‘wild rock pigeons’. Usually, humans select breeding couples. The crop milk or pigeon milk produced by both male and female parent birds may infrequently be r...

Lahore pigeon is a breed of fancy pigeons which is more famous for its remarkable size and calm nature. The breed was initially raised in Lahore, the province of Pakistan. All the domesticated pigeons are offspring of “Rock Pigeons”. Fancy pigeons are domesticated form of wild-rock dove. They are produced by pigeon fanciers for numerous qualities including size, color, shape, and temperament. These birds are often displayed at pigeon-shows, funfairs and other livestock shows. Lahore Pigeon Size Lahore Pigeon is usually a large bird with height approximately 10.5 inches and length around 11.5 inches; whereas the bird measures around 5.5 inches from shoulder to shoulder. Color Patterns The color patterns of Lahore Pigeon are also uncommon. The base-color is white, with a subordinate color starting at the juncture of beak & wattle, and spreading in a curve above the eyes and across the back & wings. Both the hindquarters and tail are white. While selecting the breed, more attentio...