In Schermerhorn’s case, the cause was some three dozen so-called Fancy pigeons in two coops in his backyard. He didn’t have permission from his landlord to have the birds — Fantails and ...

Have you ever planned a trip and asked yourself, “Where can I find great food while I’m away?” If you’re like most travelers, ...

On Saturday afternoon, a racing pigeon escapes its cage and sits on the rafters overlooking the fancy pigeons. While show and racing pigeons look like glossy doubles of their mangle-footed ...

Touted as the largest pigeon show in the U.S., the event is scheduled for Jan. 16 – 18 and will feature more than 200 breeds of “fancy, exhibition pigeons,” according to a news release. “The Grand ...

The Jacobin pigeon has a distinctive three-part, monk-like cowl around its head. This fancy pigeon breed is the result of generations of breeding in India. “Thirty years ago you could import ...

They're more of a just a show or a fancy type pigeon." "So some of these pigeons race?" asked Andrew. "Yes sir, the racing homers division, race," replied McGrew. "They race around a track?" ...

The bizarre, beautiful and, at times, almost comical diversity of “fancy pigeons” is captured here by photographer Luisa Maria Stagno. The much maligned pigeons we all know, which are ...

YES. THEY ALL DO DIFFERENT THINGS, DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF PIGEONS. YOU GOT THE RACING BIRDS. WE GOT THE PERFORMING BIRDS. WE GOT THE UTILITIES. YOU KNOW, LIKE THE SQUABS AND THE SHOW. AND FANCY. THIS ...

Frillback pigeons are a fancy breed known for their curled feathers, especially on their wings and back. Unlike the typical smooth feathers you see on city pigeons (also known as rock doves ...

But there's a lot more to the feathered flock. In fact, some pigeons are quite fancy, according to Gary Parsons — and he would know. The veteran pigeon breeder from Sarnia, Ont., can boast of ...

Here are some of the gems of the fancy pigeon world. These flashy birds are probably the most recognizable and well-known of the fancy pigeons. Their peacock-like tails, prominent chests ...

Some were homing or racing pigeons that did not return. Others were released at weddings. Some are “fancy pigeon” show birds, recognizable on grimy sidewalks by their striking plumage.