Chinese Owl pigeon

Chinese Owl
A black Chinese Owl
Other namesWhiskered Owl Pigeon
Country of originDebated; possibly Spain or India
Classification
Australian Breed GroupFrills and Owls
US Breed GroupStructure pigeons
EE Breed GroupStructure pigeons

The Chinese Owl is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. The name "Chinese Owl" is a misnomer, as the breed did not originate in China. Its origin is uncertain, but it is speculated that they are probably descended from the Spanish Chorrera breed. Chinese Owls, as with all other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The breed is known for its small size and profuse frilled feathers. Many specimens have a 'chin-crest' around the front of the neck that does not extend around to the back of the head. The feathers are more 'ruffled' and appear 'wind-swept' rather than 'curled,' as in the frill varieties. The breed comes in many colors: black, brown, blue/blue-grey, barred, ice, satinette, blondinette, white, and pied.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Dan. "Chinese Owl Pigeon: Breed Guide". Pigeonpedia. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  2. ↑ "Group 3 The Frills and Owls". ANPA. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  3. ↑ Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
  4. ↑ Pigeons of North American in the 21st Century, National Pigeon Association, page 71
  5. ↑ Purebred Pigeon, July/August 2005, The Predecessor of the Chinese Owl, Thomas Hellmann
  6. ↑ Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards.