Chinese Owl pigeon
 A black Chinese Owl | |
| Other names | Whiskered Owl Pigeon[1] |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Debated; possibly Spain or India[1] |
| Classification | |
| Australian Breed Group | Frills and Owls[2] |
| US Breed Group | Structure pigeons |
| EE Breed Group | Structure pigeons |
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The Chinese Owl is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[3] The name "Chinese Owl" is a misnomer, as the breed did not originate in China. Its origin is uncertain, but it is speculated that they are probably descended from the Spanish Chorrera breed.[4][5] Chinese Owls, as with all other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The breed is known for its small size and profuse frilled feathers.[6] Many specimens have a 'chin-crest' around the front of the neck that does not extend around to the back of the head. The feathers are more 'ruffled' and appear 'wind-swept' rather than 'curled,' as in the frill varieties. The breed comes in many colors: black, brown, blue/blue-grey, barred, ice, satinette, blondinette, white, and pied.[1]
Gallery
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Yellow self
Front view
Dilute red bar
Blue check
Silver bar
Blue grizzle
Yellow check
Yellow
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Dan. "Chinese Owl Pigeon: Breed Guide". Pigeonpedia. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ↑ "Group 3 The Frills and Owls". ANPA. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ↑ Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
- ↑ Pigeons of North American in the 21st Century, National Pigeon Association, page 71
- ↑ Purebred Pigeon, July/August 2005, The Predecessor of the Chinese Owl, Thomas Hellmann
- ↑ Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards.
External links
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