Valencian Figurita

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Valencian Figurita
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Figurita Blue bar
Conservation statusCommon
Other namesFigurita
DistributionEurope, US
TypeShow
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    9 oz
  • Female:
    8 oz
Crest typeNone
Feather ornamentationJabot
Colorblack, blue, silver,red, yellow, grizzle
Lifespan12 years
Classification
Notes
One of the smallest pigeon breeds

The Valencian Figurita is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] It originated in Valencia, Spain hundreds of years ago and is the smallest (4-6 ounces) of the many fancy pigeon breeds. The breed is promoted by the Valencian Figurita and Italian Owl Club [2] in the United States, by the Figurita Club Nederland [3] in the Netherlands, and by the Figurita-Movchen-Club Deutschland [4] in Germany. Valencian Figuritas are bred in the colors black, red, yellow, silver, blue, white, dun, ash-red, and blue and red grizzle. It also appears in the patterns bar, check, and spread.

Contents

Valencian Figuritas, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The Figurita is known for its small size, angular-shaped head, frilled chest feathers, and perky disposition.

Origin

This ancient breed originated in Valencia, Spain. [5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN   0-85390-013-2.
  2. ↑ "VFIOC" . Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  3. ↑ "De Figurita Valenciana". www.figurita.nl. Archived from the original on 1 February 2001. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  4. ↑ "Verband Deutscher Rassetaubenzuchter e. v." Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  5. ↑ Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards.


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