The Oriental Roller pigeon is a breed of domestic fancy pigeon from United Kingdom. It is highly common in it’s native area and actually was developed over many years of selective breeding.
This breed along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, all are descendants from therock pigeon.
It is also known by some other names such asTurkish Oriental RollerandFlying Oriental Roller. It is mainly a flying breed, but there are also some breeders who are interested in breeding them for show rather than flying performance.
这个品种是发达国家在1870年代,和it was one the varieties used for developing today’s popular Birmingham Roller Pigeon. However, read some more information about the breed below.
Oriental Roller Pigeon Appearance
The Oriental Roller pigeon is a large breed and long-winged. The breed lack an oil duct and, instead, seem to have an abundance of oil quills in their plumage. They also have13-20 feathers in their tail, compared to the average pigeon variety, which has about 12.
Average body height of the mature Oriental Roller pigeon is between 32 and 34 cm. And average live body weight of the mature birds vary from 280 to 400 grams. Photo and info from Wikipedia.
Uses
Oriental Roller pigeons are excellent flyers, and they are raised primarily for flying purpose.
Special Notes
The Oriental Roller pigeon is a very strong breed of domestic pigeon. It is excellent flyer, and can fly as individuals or as part of a team.
Although these birds can sometimes perform in a nervous, darting manner in flight, but they are not nervous birds. Most people agree that it is a confident, and sometimes even a bold or somewhat aggressive pigeon.
And it may sometimes hold itself aloof from otherpigeon breeds. But in most cases, these birds are not afraid of people, and they can easily be trained to fly to their owner for treats or just for attention.
The breed is also pretty good for raising as pets. Lifespan of the Oriental Roller pigeon is average, like most other domestic pigeon breeds. It’s lifespan on average is between 7 and 10 years.
However, review full breed profile of the Oriental Roller pigeon in the following chart.
| Breed Name | Oriental Roller |
| Other Name | Turkish Oriental Roller and Flying Oriental Roller |
| Breed Purpose | 主要是飞行，也显示出观赏和宠物 |
| Special Notes | Beautiful birds, very hardy and active, strong, excellent flyer, love human company, good for show purpose, and also good for raising as pets |
| Breed Class | 中等到大 |
| Weight | 280 to 400 grams |
| Climate Tolerance | Native climates |
| Flying Ability | Excellent |
| As Pets | 好的 |
| Color | Many |
| Rarity | Common |
| Country/Place of Origin | United Kingdom |
