English Short-faced Tumbler
Breed of pigeon
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The English Short-faced Tumbler[2] is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[3] English Short-faced Tumblers along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). The English Short-faced Tumbler is one of the oldest breeds referred to in John Moore's book [4] Columbarium: or, The pigeon-house; being an introduction to a natural history of tame pigeons, giving an account of the several species known in England, with the method of breeding them, their distempers and cures (London: J. Wilford, 1735).[5]
Conservation statusCommon
Other namesEnglish Short-face Tumbler[1]
Country of originEngland
US Breed GroupTumblers, rollers and high flyers[1]
English Short-faced Tumbler | |
| Conservation status | Common |
|---|---|
| Other names | English Short-face Tumbler[1] |
| Country of origin | England |
| Classification | |
| US Breed Group | Tumblers, rollers and high flyers[1] |
| EE Breed Group | Tumbler and highflyer[2] |
| Notes | |
| "Face" in the name of this breed refers to the distance from the centre of the eye to the corner of the mouth. Compare with the English Long-faced Tumbler. | |
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Gallery
Yellow
Red
Mottled red
Schachtzabel 1906 Tafel 98
Darwin
