King pigeon
Breed of pigeon
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The King pigeon is a breed of pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding primarily as a utility breed.[1]
A pair of white Kings | |
| Conservation status | Common |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Classification | |
| Australian Breed Group | Utility Group9 |
| US Breed Group | Utility |
| EE Breed Group | Hen Pigeons |
| |
Harry Baker, created the first Kings much more through tenacious, planned, and skillful breeding than serendipity. What Harry needed was a bird that was both beautiful and productive. Productive at this time meant to be eaten. [2] Kings along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the rock dove (Columba livia).
The breed is known for its large size and suitability for squab production.
Show Kings
The breed also has a variety bred for exhibition purposes at pigeon shows. It is called the Show King to distinguish it from the purely utility variety. The American Pigeon Journal even had a special issues devoted to the Show King in their August 1938, June 1959, January 1964, and November 1970 issue. The Show King is dual purpose and can be used for squab raising.[3]
History
Diet
Roles with humans
Food
King pigeon meat is popular in cuisines of parts of China, North Africa, North America, and some European countries.[5]
Gallery
Red grizzle NPA National 2026
White mottled NPA National 2026
Red check NPA National 2026
Blue bar King Pigeon
black tigered King
White King
White King pigeon
Yellow King
Red King
Blue Bar King
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