Tumbler (pigeon)

Tumbler (pigeon)

Tumbler pigeons are varieties of domesticated pigeons descendant from the Rock Dove that have been selected for their ability to tumble or roll over backwards in flight. This ability has been known in domesticated breeds of pigeons for centuries. In Wendell Levi's book "The Pigeon" reference is made to pigeons with this tumbling ability existing in India before the year 1590. Charles Darwin in his book, "The Origin of Species" makes reference to the Short Faced Tumbler which was a popular breed during his lifetime, and still can be found exhibited at pigeon shows today.There are many different breeds that have descended from the original tumbler stocks. Some of the more popular breeds today include:
*Australian Performing Tumbler
*Berlin Short Faced Tumbler
*English Long Face Tumbler
*English Short Faced Tumbler
*Iranian Highflying Tumbler
*Komorner Tumbler
*West of England Tumbler

References

*cite book |last=Levi |first=Wendell |title= The Pigeon|year= 1977|publisher= Levi Publishing Co, Inc|location= Sumter, S.C.|isbn=0853900132
*cite book |last=Darwin |first=Charles |title= The Origin of Species|year= 2004|publisher= CRW Publishing Limited|location= London|isbn=1904633781

See also

*Birmingham Roller
*List of pigeon breeds


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