Hungarian Giant Pigeon ( Magyar órias galamb )

Hungarian Giant Pigeon-Géant Hongrois-Ungarische Riesentaeub-Magyar órias galamb

Hungary, thought to have been developed from pigeons brought from Turkey (1540 - 1686). Rare in the U.S. but its introduction date is unknown. General Impressions: Very large, broad, and solid. The body is powerful and symmetrical. Shell crested and muffed. Note: plainheaded, peak crested, and clean legged specimens do occur although they are not acceptable.