English Trumpeter
Conservation Status
Common
Country of origin
England
England
Classification
Australian Breed Group
Australian Breed Group
Asian feather and voice pigeons
US Breed Group
Fancy pigeons
Fancy pigeons
EE Breed Group
Trumpeter pigeons
Trumpeter pigeons
Traits
Notes
While this breed originated in England it has been much altered by fanciers in the US.
Pigeon (Columba livia)
The English Trumpeter is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. English Trumpeters, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia). This is one of the most popular breeds in the USA. The English Trumpeter is regarded as one of the most ornamental breeds of fancy pigeon. Combining a tuft, crest and large muffs on their feet, they are challenging to breed. They are bred in a number of colours which are listed under self, splash and baldhead.
Origin
The name is misleading, as this breed as known today is an American creation.
References
1. Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
2. Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards.
Notes
While this breed originated in England it has been much altered by fanciers in the US.
Pigeon (Columba livia)
The English Trumpeter is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. English Trumpeters, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia). This is one of the most popular breeds in the USA. The English Trumpeter is regarded as one of the most ornamental breeds of fancy pigeon. Combining a tuft, crest and large muffs on their feet, they are challenging to breed. They are bred in a number of colours which are listed under self, splash and baldhead.
Origin
The name is misleading, as this breed as known today is an American creation.
References
1. Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
2. Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards.
