Fancy pigeon

A domestic pigeon selectively bred and kept for distinctive appearance, plumage, or behavior rather than primarily for racing or utility.

Rock dove: A widespread pigeon species that includes the wild ancestor of domestic pigeons. Domestic fancy breeds descend from this species.
Jacobin pigeon: A fancy pigeon breed whose hood of elongated feathers frames its head. Its feather hood exemplifies dramatic ornamental plumage.
Pigeon show: An exhibition where pigeons are judged against standards for their breed and condition. Shows give breeders a public setting to compare and evaluate fancy birds.
Racing pigeon: A domestic pigeon bred and trained for speed and endurance in races. Racing selection prioritizes performance rather than ornamental traits.
Domestic pigeon: The domesticated form of the rock dove, bred into many varieties for human purposes. Fancy pigeons are one group within this domesticated species.
Frillback pigeon: A fancy pigeon breed with curled feathers on its wings and legs. Its unusual feather texture is a defining decorative trait.
Pigeon breed standard: A written description of the ideal features used to assess a pigeon breed. Standards shape which appearances breeders select for.
Homing pigeon: A pigeon bred or trained to return to its home loft from distant locations. Homing ability contrasts with the appearance-centered aims of fancy breeding.
Artificial selection: The process by which humans increase inherited traits by choosing which organisms reproduce. Breeders use it to intensify distinctive forms and behaviors.
Fantail pigeon: A fancy pigeon breed with a broad, upright, fan-shaped tail. Its conspicuous tail shows how one feature can define a breed.

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