American Giant Rumbler
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| Conservation status | Rare |
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| Other names | Giant Rumbler |
| Nicknames | Rumbler |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Classification | |
| Australian Breed Group | Utility Pigeons Group 8 |
| US Breed Group | Form |
| EE Breed Group | None |
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The American Giant Rumbler is a breed of pigeon developed by crossing the English Long-faced Tumbler and the Giant Runt. It was created by H. Eric Buri, and Wesley Conover, of the United States, in the early 1950s and 60s.
Characteristics
This breed of pigeon was developed in the United States with selective breeding drawing from the English Long-faced Tumbler and the Giant Runt.[1] It is primarily considered a Utility or Form breed. The Rumbler along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the rock dove (Columba livia).
This is a two handed bird! It is very broad at the shoulders, wide throughout, and tapering toward the tail. The head is large, even massive, fitting the body. The head is oval shaped rather than round. The wings are up off the floor, held close to the body and do not protrude over the chest, appearing as a single line from neck to tail. Both the tail and wing feathers are held up, not dragging on the ground. The legs are short and thick, just as needed to hold up the two handed body. While large, the breed is gentle, even docile.[2] They use the largest size bands made by the National Pigeon Association.[3]
Colors
Red, Yellow, Black, Dun, Blue, Silver, ash Reds, Ash Yellows (Creams), Rares, Whites, and AOC.[4]
Status
Rare