 Red Helmet | |
| Conservation status | Common |
|---|---|
| Classification | |
| US Breed Group | Fancy |
| Notes | |
| This breed has several minor variations: medium-faced, short-faced, plainheaded and crested. | |
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The Helmet is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] 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. [2] It comes in several colors including: Blue, Black, Red, and Yellow. [3] 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. [4]
