The African Owl is a distinctive and charming breed of domestic pigeon known for its unique and captivating appearance. Despite its name, this breed does not resemble an owl; the name "Owl" refers to its rounded body and short, curved beak, reminiscent of the nocturnal bird of prey.
The African Owl is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. They originated in Tunisia (Africa), and were imported into England during the 19th century. As with other types of "owl" pigeons, the African Owl has a crest of feathers running down the front of its breast, which is called the jabot, also known as a tie or cravat.
The body of an African Owl is short and plump, and the head is smooth and unadorned with rough feathers.
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The African Owl is relatively small compared to other pigeon breeds, with a compact stature and a short, broad chest. Its most remarkable feature is its pronounced, round head coupled with a short, stout beak that adds to its "owl-like" appearance. The head sits prominently atop a short neck, contributing to its distinctive silhouette. This khaki pied individual is an amazing example of artificial selection.
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This breed is known for its gentle and calm demeanor, making it a popular choice for pigeon enthusiasts and breeders. African Owls are not particularly strong flyers; instead, they are often kept for exhibitions and shows where their striking looks and elegant composure can be appreciated. Their easy-going nature makes them wonderfully manageable and quite an endearing presence in any aviary.
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Originating in Tunisia, African owl pigeons have short and stout beaks, requiring small seed.
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The African Owl is one of the daintiest of all breeds.
This variety is a red plainhead.
The African Owl is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.
Key Characteristics
Head
Head - 20 Points: Proportionately large, massive, round in shape, side view circular with eye in the center. The head should be as globular as possible in every direction. The head is the most valuable properly of the Owl. Having a very round head with the eye bold and centrally located. The head should be as globular as possible in every direction.
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Beak
Beak, Beak Setting and Beak Substance - 16 Points: Short and thick beak, the upper mandible continuing the circular sweep of the head, both side and front view; the upper and lower mandibles of equal substance, meeting and fitting in a straight line which continued backward should pass a little below the center of the eye; blunt at the tip.
Color for Blacks and Blues, Black; for Duns, Silvers, Browns and Khakis, light horn color; for Reds, Yellows and Whites, flesh color. Beak wattles should be fine in texture, small in size and covered with a white powdery bloom; it should not rise out of the curve of the head, but form part of the curve.
Eyes
Eye and Eye Cere - 10 Points: Eyes should be large, alert and bold; color for all colored birds, currant red; except Pieds which may be either bull or gravel; Whites, bull or claret; eye set in the center of the side of the head. Eye cere should be fine and neat in texture, circular in shape. Color for the Blacks and Blues, dark; all other colored birds of a lighter shade; Whites, powdered white in color.
Flights and Tail
Flights And Tail - 6 Points: Short and hard, folding compactly; flights resting on the tail, with tips nearly meeting.
Legs and Feet
Legs And Feet - 4 Points: Legs strong and short, but long enough to give grace to the carriage, free from feathering below the hock. Feet rather small and neat; toes well spread apart, color bright red. Toenails on Blacks and Blues will be black.
Size and Shape
Size And Shape - 10 Points: Size should be about eight inches from the front of the breast to tip of the tail and eight inches from floor to crown.
Color
Color - 10 Points: All colors should be sound, clear and even, including rump, thigh and belly; the hackle luster should be green. Bars of Blues should be black; Silvers, dark dun or brown; Mealy, deep red; Cream, brilliant yellow. Lavenders should have no bars.
No frill whatsoever, over-trimming, excessive plucking, coloring of feathers or toenails, or any artificial alteration of structural formation, out of condition from disease, and decided deformity.
All colors should be sound, clear and even, including rump, thigh and belly; the hackle luster should be green; bars of blues should be black; silvers, dark dun or brown; mealy, deep red; cream, brilliant yellow; lavenders should have no bars.
All colors should be sound, clear and even, including rump, thigh and belly; the hackle luster should be green. Bars of blues should be black; silvers, dark dun or brown; mealy, deep red; cream, brilliant yellow; lavenders should have no bars.
The better, it has a very round button head and a gravel eye.
Carriage very erect.
Carriage very erect.
In body it should be plump and full chest.
Placed, fine cere, short feather.
This breed is known for its gentle and calm demeanor, making it a popular choice for pigeon enthusiasts and breeders.
The African Owl is one of the daintiest of all breeds.
The African Owl, and the African Owl especially, is one of the daintiest of all breeds.
The African Owl, and the African Owl especially, is one of the daintiest of all breeds.
It seems as though everybody was looking for the same thing.
It seems as though everybody was looking for the same thing.
As with other types of "owl" pigeons, the African Owl has a crest of feathers running down the front of its breast, which is called the jabot, also known as a tie or cravat.
The body of an African Owl is short and plump, and the head is smooth and unadorned with rough feathers.
The body of an African Owl is short and plump, and the head is smooth and unadorned with rough feathers.
The body of an African Owl is short and plump, and the head is smooth and unadorned with rough feathers.
The body of an African Owl is short and plump, and the head is smooth and unadorned with rough feathers.
The body of an African Owl is short and plump, and the head is smooth and unadorned with rough feathers.
