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Fancy Pigeon BreedsFancy pigeon breeds (Columbidae species)
Raphus solitarius, Reunion white dodoPlate 25 from Extinct and Vanishing Birds of the World (1907) by Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild
New Zealand Pigeon Kereru, Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.2 plate 25 Date: 1888
Raphus cucullatus, dodoPlate 1 from Memoirs on the Dodo by Sir Richard Owen, 1866
Raphus cucullatus, dodoA mounted specimen of the extinct flightless bird, the dodo (Raphus cucullatus). The dodo lived on the island of Mauritius and became extinct during the late 1600s
Pigeons on RooftopsPigeons on the rooftops (Columbidae species)
Muffed Flying Tumblers, PigeonsA portrait of four sub-variants of the Flying Tumbler pigeon breed. The Flying Tumblers shown is the Black Rose-Wing, the Red Rose-Wing, the Red-Badge and the Black Saddle
Didus ineptus, dodo designDrawing 51 Vol 2 by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the panel over doorway in the South East gallery, first floor of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875
Dodo skeleton, Raphus cucullatusThe dodo is an icon of extinction, one of the first widely acknowledged cases of a species being wiped out by humans. There are so few complete dodo skeletons that we may never know exactly what they
Darwins PigeonsCharles Darwin gave his personal collection on pigeons to the Museum in 1867 and 1868, as part of a bigger collection of domestic birds including ducks, chickens and even cararies
Pigeons - A Red Helmet, Black Lahore and Yellow SpotA portrait of three breeds of fancy pigeon illustrated inside their coop. The plain-headed Red Helmet presents its bicoloured plumage formation
Pigeons - Varieties of Ice Pigeons, Fancy BreedAn Ural, Silver, Siberian and Blue Ice Pigeons are seen here illustrated inside a pigeon coop, as known as a loft. The Ice Pigeon is a domesticated and fancy breed of pigeon
Pigeons - English Fantails or Garden FantailsA portrait of a Black, White and Blue English Fantail pictured inside their coop. The English Fantail is a highly developed breed of fancy and exhibition pigeon, and sub-variety of the Fantail
Pigeons - Black and Dun Barbs, English Fancy BreedA portrait of a Black and Dun Barbs, and two White Barbs in the background. The Barb, also called the English Barb is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding
Red-Pied Pouter Cock PigeonA portrait of a Red-Pied Pouter Cock pigeon, (Pigmy Pouter), standing with a view of tree tops. One other of its kind can be seen flying in the background
Yellow-Pied Pouter Cock PigeonA portrait of a Yellow-Pied Pouter Cock, (Pigmy Pouter), with a Red-Pied Pouter featured in the background inside their coop
Blue Carrier Cock PigeonA portrait of a Blue Carrier Cock standing in full-length. The Blue Carrier Cock (Blue Bar), is one of the oldest English fancy breeds of pigeon
Black Carrier Cock PigeonA portrait of the Black Carrier Cock shown in a countryside landscape, with three of its kind visible in the background. The Black Carrier Cock is an English fancy breed of pigeon
Ptilinopus insolitus, knob-billed fruit dovePlate 52, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China. The plant is Bombax ceiba
Darwins Pigeons, Short-faced English TumblerFigure 23, Original drawing from the book Variation in Animals and Plants under Domestication by Charles Darwin, 1868. Library reference number DC BD 858 (Vol. 1) Date: 1868
Darwins Pigeons, English PouterFigure 18, Original line drawing from the book Variation in Animals and Plants under Domestication by Charles Darwin, 1868. Library reference number DC BD 858 (Vol.1) Date: 1868
Pigeons - Three Nuns with varied colourations, Fancy BreedA portrait of three Nuns with varied colourations standing in their pigeon coop. The Nun is a breed of fancy pigeon, also known as the Dutch Shell Pigeon
Pigeons - A Portrait of Three Magies, German Toy BreedThree Magpies standing together in an outdoor scenery, and a church pictured in the background. The illustrated magpies are of the German variety and a breed of German Toy pigeon
Pigeons - A Portrait of a Silver and Blue Runt, Fancy BreedA portrait of a Silver and Blue Runt, which are breeds of fancy pigeon. The Runt is one of the oldest known pigeon breeds and was widely bred in Italy, from which its French name, Roman pigeon
Pigeons - Varieties of Swallows, German Toy BreedA portrait of four varieties of Swallows. The yellow, black, red and blue Swallows are a breed of German Toy pigeons. The Swallows in the outdoor scenery are also illustrated in such a way to present
Pigeons - Frill-Backs and Scandaroons, Fancy BreedA portait illustrating two Frill-Back and two Scandaroon pigeons. Both breeds are domesticated and a breed of fancy pigeon
Pigeons - Three Russian Trumpeters, Fancy BreedThree Russian Trumpeters, Black-Mottled, Black and White, are seen here in their coop. The illustration presents the breeds unique feathering which radiates from around their heads
Pigeons - Scotch Fantails or Broad-Tailed ShakersA portrait of a White, White Laced and Black-Saddle Back Scotch Fantail pigeons, also known as Broad-Tailed Shakers. The Fantail is a popular breed of fancy pigeon
Pigeons - Blue, White and Black Jacobins, Fancy BreedA portrait of a Blue, White and Black Jacobin, a breed of fancy pigeon. The Jacobin developed over many years of selective breeding and originates from Asia
Pigeons - Red and Yellow Jacobins, Fancy BreedA portrait of a Red and Yellow Jacobin, a breed of fancy pigeon. The Jacobin developed over many years of selective breeding and originated in Asia
Pigeons - Red, White and Yellow Dragoons, London Fancy BreedA Red, White and Yellow Dragoon pictured together in their coop. The Dragoon belongs to the Fancy pigeon breed, these Dragoons are also in common with London
Pigeons - Clean Legged Flying TumblersA portrait of three sub-variants of the Clean Legged Flying Tumbler pigeon breed. The variants shown are a Yellow-Mottled, Red-Mottled, a Black-Mottled, or a Rosewinced
Short-Faced Blue and Black Beard PigeonsA portrait a Short-Faced Blue and Black Bearded pigeon amongst other pigeons of its breed or variant in a pigeon coop rooftop scene
Short-Faced Bald-Headed PigeonsA group portrait showing four Short-Faced Bald-Headed pigeons perched inside their coop. The illustration presents the unique characteristics and aesthetics of the Blue, Red
Short Faced Tumbler PigeonsA portrait of four sub-varients of the Short Faced Tumbler pigeons seen in their coop with a nest. The four subvarients pictured are the Black, Red, and Yellow Mottled Short Faced Tumbler
Three Almond Tumbler Cock PigeonsA group portrait of three male Almond Tumbler pigeons ages 1 1/2 years, 2 1/2 years, and 4 years old. The illustration shows the distinctive features of an Almond Tumbler cock depending on its age
Black-Pied Pouter Cock PigeonA portrait of two Black-Pied Pouter, (Pigmy Pouter) pigeons, with two white feathered Brunner Pouters featured in the background. The illustration shows their unsual features as a fancy breed
Blue Pouter Cock PigeonA portrait of a Blue Pouter Cock standing on a loft rooftop with three other pouters featured in the background. The Pouter pigeon is characterised by a its very large, inflatable crop
Columba palumbus, woodpigeonPlate 23 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)
Darwins Pigeons, African OwlFigure 22, Original drawing from the book Variation in Animals and Plants under Domestication by Charles Darwin, 1868. Library reference number DC BD 858 (Vol. 1) Date: 1868
Darwins Pigeons, English FantailFigure 21, Original drawing from the book Variation in Animals and Plants under Domestication by Charles Darwin, 1868. Library reference number DC BD 858 (Vol. 1) Date: 1868
Darwins Pigeons, The Rock PigeonFigure 17, Original drawing from the book Variation in Animals and Plants under Domestication by Charles Darwin, 1868. Library reference number DC BD 858 (Vol. 1) Date: 1868
Darwins Pigeons, English BarbFigure 20, Original line drawing from the book Variation in Animals and Plants under Domestication by Charles Darwin, 1868. Library reference number DC BD 858 (Vol. 1) Date: 1868
Darwins Pigeons, English CarrierFigure 19, Original line drawing from the book Variation in Animals and Plants under Domestication by Charles Darwin, 1868. Library reference number DC BD 858 (Vol. 1) Date: 1868
Speckled wood pigeon, Columba hodgsoniiNumber 10 of 61 watercolour drawings of birds from the Himalaya Mountains in the collection of Lady Mary Bentinck. Artist unknown, date 1833, Library & Archives Z88 f BEN Date: 1833
Oriental Turtle Dove, Streptopelia orientalisNumber 9 of 61 watercolour drawings of birds from the Himalaya Mountains in the collection of Lady Mary Bentinck. Artist unknown, date 1833, Library & Archives Z88 f BEN Date: 1833
Yellow-footed green pigeonNumber 7 of 61 watercolour drawings of birds from the Himalaya Mountains in the collection of Lady Mary Bentinck. Artist unknown, date 1833, Library & Archives ref: Z88 f BEN Date: 1833
Wedge-tailed green pigeon, Treron sphenurusNumber 8 of 61 watercolour drawings of birds from the Himalaya Mountains in the collection of Lady Mary Bentinck. Artist unknown, date 1833, Library & Archives Z88 f BEN Date: 1833
Charles Darwins pigeonsThe original label on a pigeon specimen given to the Museum by Charles Darwin
Pigeons - Archangels and Swifts, Fancy BreedsA portrait of two breeds of fancy pigeon, as seen the illustration, there are two Archangels and two Swifts, also known as Egyptian Swifts
Pigeons - Shield, Hyacinth, Suarbian, German Toy BreedsA portrait of three varieties of pigeon from the German Toy breed. The illustrations of the Shield, Hyacinth and Suabian show their unique features
Pigeons - Burmese or Florentine, Starling and Spot FairyA portrait illustration showing three breeds of pigeon. At the top of the illustration is a Burmese pigeon, now commonly known as a Florentine
Pigeons - Black Capuchins and DamascenesAn illustration showing two Black Capuchins, also known as Syrian Wammentauben Beirut pigeons, and two Damascenes in an outdoor scenery
Pigeons - A portrait of four Homing PigeonsThe pictured Racing Homing Pigeons were the property of J. Oliver Esq. of Bexhill, and were trained by The Brighton and County of Sussex Society
Pigeons - Short and Long-Faced Antwerps, Fancy BreedA portrait of two Short-Faced and two Long-Faced Antwerps which are a breed of fancy pigeon. The illustration presents their distinctive colouration and markings
Pigeons - Show and Flying Antwerps, Fancy BreedA portrait of two Show Antwerps, and two Flying Antwerps which are breed of fancy pigeon. The illustration shows the short-faced features of the show antwerp
Pigeons - Red and Yellow Barbs, Fancy BreedA portrait of a Red and Yellow Barb pictured inside their coop. The Barb is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding
Pigeons - Young and Old, Blue and Silver Dun DragoonA portrait of three young and old, Blue and Silver Dun Dragoons, who are a member of the Fancy Breed of pigeon, most commonly found in London
Pigeons - Three Dragoons, Birmingham FancyA portrait of a Silver-Brown Bar, a Silver-Black Bar, and a Blue Dragoon, breeds of the fancy pigeon. The pigeons are also are in common with Birmingham, UK
Three Almond Tumbler HensA group portrait of three female Almond Tumbler pigeons ages 1 1/2 years, 2 1/2 years, and 4 years old. The illustration shows the distinctive features of an Almond Tumbler hen depending on its age
Almond Tumbler Sub-varietiesA portrait of four sub-variety pigeons of the English Short Faced Tumbler breed. Showing the full-length body and characteristics of the Almond Splash, the Red Agate Splash or Mottle
Almond Tumbler Pigeon Tail FeathersAn illustration of Almond Tumbler tail feathers showing their differences after successive moults. The diagram also indentifies the feathers belonging to the cock
Two Pigmy Pouters and Two Isabel PigeonsA group portrait featuring one cream and one white Pigmy Pouters, with one yellow, and one red Isabels standing in their coop
White Carrier Cock PigeonA portrait of a White Carrier Cock standing in full-length with one other of its kind nesting in the background. The portrait brings to attention its distinctive features
Dun Carrier Cock PigeonA full-length portrait of a Dun Carrier Cock. The Dun Carrier Cock is an English fancy breed of pigeon. The large cere above the beak is one of the characteristics
Peacocks, Turkeys and a DodoIllustration of Peacocks, Turkeys and a Dodo by Francis Willughby (1635-1672)
Nicobar PigeonIllustration of Nicobar Pigeon by Eleazar Albin
Detail of terracotta moulding of a dodo in the Waterhouse BuThe Waterhouse Buiding at the Natural History Museum, London was designed by Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905) and first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881
Gallicolumba luzonica, Luzon bleeding-heart and another unidLarge Series plate 53, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China
Columba oenas, stock dovePlate 2 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph
Ptilinopus sp. fruit dovePlate 80, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57). Annotated Ptilinopus melanocephalus
Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae, New Zealand pigeonFf. 137. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Columba argetraea and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
Gallicolumba erythroptera, Polynesian ground doveFf. 136. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Columba leucophrys and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
Treron pompadora, pompadour green pigeonPlate 79, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)
Ducula pacifica, Pacific imperial pigeonFf. 139. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Columba globicera and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
Gallicolumba luzonica, luzon bleeding-heart and another doveLarge Series plate 32, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China
Columba torringtoni, Sri Lanka woodpigeonPlate 83, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)
Treron vernans, pink-necked green pigeonPlate 81, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)
Ducula bicolor, pied imperial pigeonPlate 78, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)
Chalcophaps indica, emerald dovePlate 82, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)
Hedycarya arborea, pigeonwood treeFinished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
Columba livia, rock dovePlate 3 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph
Ptilinopus tannensis, Tanna fruit doveFf. 138. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Columba xanthura and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
