Description
Beautiful Jacobin Pigeon
The Jacobin pigeon is an Asiatic breed of domestic fancy pigeon. It is from India and was developed over many years of selective breeding. It is known for its feathered hood over its head, and it is in the Asian feather and voice pigeon show group. This breed and other varieties of domesticated pigeons, all are descendants of the feral or wild rock pigeon.
It is a very old breed and its head is completely hidden behind it’s splendid hood of 5-6 long feathers. The breed was named so after an order of French monks known for their distinctive hoods. The Jacobin pigeon was probably developed in the 1500s, and the breeders have been captivated by this elegant bird ever since.
Jacobin Pigeon Appearance
The Jacobin pigeon is a small to medium sized bird with beautiful appearance. It has fluffy feathers which give the impression that this bird is a much larger than it actually is. Body of these birds is relatively tall and slim. They have bare legs and long wings. They have obstructed vision, mainly because of their hood. The breed appears in a variety of colors including black, blue, yellow, silver and white. Two-toned birds (known as splash) are also available.
Average height of the Jacobin pigeon is around 14 inches. Average live body weight of the mature birds is about 350 grams.
Uses
Jacobin pigeon is an exhibition or show breed. It is also good for ornamental purpose.
Special Notes
The Jacobin pigeon is a very beautiful bird with unique appearance. Its head is completely hidden behind it’s splendid hood. So, it needs some pampering compared to many varieties. Therefore, this lovely bird is often recommended to expert exhibitors with some experience breeding and showing the more challenging fancy pigeons. Jacobin pigeon tends to be more territorial than the average pigeon breeds. So, you will likely need to separate pairs. Otherwise, the most territorial male could attempt to claim the entire ground floor. Average lifespan of these birds is about 7-10 years.
