Judging Underway at the British Homing Pigeon World Show of the Year 2011. Blackpool Winter Gardens, Lancashire, UK
Fancy pigeons are domesticated varieties of the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia). They are bred by pigeon fanciers for various traits relating to size, shape, color, and behavior. The breeders of these fancy varieties exhibit their birds at pigeon shows, fairs and other livestock exhibits. There are over 300 breeds of Fancy Pigeons.
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Location: Blackpool, West Lancashire, England. UK
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