Hungarian Giant Pigeon
.jpg) Hungarian Giant House Pigeon | |
| Conservation status | Rare |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | Queen of pigeons |
| Type | Utility |
| Use | Show |
| Traits | |
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| Crest type | cap |
| Feather ornamentation | feathered feet |
| Color | black, blue, brown |
| Lifespan | 12 years |
| Length | over 20 inches |
| Classification | |
| Australian | Not listed |
| European | Utility |
| US | Form |
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The Hungarian Giant Pigeon is one of the largest [1] oldest pigeon breeds in Hungary. They were given the nickname "Queen of Pigeons".
It has been a common breed in Nagyalföld, for hundreds of years. Their ancestors most likely come from Türkiye, and were nationalized during the Era of Turkish occupation of Lower Hungary (Hódoltság Kora).
From its beak to its tail, the Hungarian Giant Pigeon can measure up to 45–50 cm and a height of 25–28 cm. It has stronger bones compared to common pigeons. The female's weight is at minimum 800 grams and 900-1000 g. for males.[2] Because of their large size they were often used as squabbing pigeons in the U.S. during the 1920s[3] Originally white, they now exist in black, grey and brown. Currently there are about 1500 living in Hungary.[4]
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See also
- Pigeon Diet
- Pigeon Housing
- King pigeon
- Domestic pigeon
- List of pigeon breeds
Media related to Hungarian Giant Pigeon at Wikimedia Commons
References
- ^ Urban, Paul (March 1973). "Breeding the Hungarian Giant House Pigeon". American Pigeon Journal.
- ^ "Magyar Óriás Galambtenyésztők Fajtaklubja - Magyar Óriás Galamb". 2012-11-05. Archived from the original on 2012-11-05. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ "American Pigeon Journal". American Squab Journal. September (9). 1916.
- ^ S, Á (2021-05-14). "Magyar óriás - A galambok királynője". Magyar Mezőgazdaság (in Hungarian). Retrieved 2024-08-26.