The Helmet is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Helmets, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). The breed has medium-faced, short-faced, plain-headed and crested varieties.Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards. It comes in several colors including: Blue, Black, Red, and Yellow.American Pigeon Journal Oct. 1947 p259 Helmet pigeons have been referenced since the early 15th century and appear to have origins in Germany. The modern varieties were refined in the latter 20th century.American Helmet Association The American Pigeon Journal, the leading pigeon magazine in American devoted an entire issue to the breed for December 1968. Gallery
See also Pigeon keeping Pigeon Diet Pigeon Housing List of pigeon breeds English Nun German Nun Polish Helmet Dutch Helmet American Pigeon Journal 1947 October American Pigeon Journal Helmet Special
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