53 of the World’s Most Beautiful Breeds of Pigeons

Why is the noble pigeon considered to be such an ordinary bird? Anyone who thinks pigeons are ordinary just hasn’t lived. Although we all see pigeons in cities, these are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the beautiful pigeon species that there are in the world. To show you just what we mean, we’ve compiled these photos of the different breeds of pigeons around the world.

The birds you see here are the rarest and fashionable (yes, fashionable) pigeons you’ll see anywhere. Pigeons are fascinating birds and have been featured in art and on coins since 4500 B.C. in ancient Mesopotamia. Enjoy.

1. Pink-Necked Green Pigeon

2. This Beautiful Guy

3. Another Raving Beauty

4. Like the Dove of Peace

5. Brown Frillback Pigeon

Brown Frillback Pigeon
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6. Nicobar Islands Pigeon

Nicobar Islands Pigeon
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7. Victoria Crowned Pigeon

Victoria Crowned Pigeon
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8. Female Common Bronzewing Pigeon

9. Jacobin Pigeons

Jacobin Pigeons
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10. These Beautiful Rainbows

11. A Gorgeous Bird from Thailand

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😲❤️🕊 #proud #pigeon . 📸 Susan Tong 📍Koh Samui, Thailand 🇹🇭 " My boyfriend and I went to the Paradise Park Farm when we were in Koh Samui, Thailand. We rode our rented scooter all the way to the Farm and the place was amazing. These little pigeons were wondering around freely. It was great to see the animals have been taken care of." Susan Tong . . . . . #pigeonphotography #love #instaanimals #wildlifephotography #global4nature #wildlifeinspired #animalsofinstagram #animals #wildlifeowners #wildlife_perfection #animalsaddict #wildlifeonearth #igswildlife #wildlife #wildlifetrust #wildlifephotos #majestic_wildlife_ #happyness #wildlife_supreme #naturephotographer #wildlifeplanet #wildlifesafari #helgoland #8pigeons8 #book #research #science

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12. Indian Fantail

13. African Green-Pigeon

African Green-Pigeon
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14. Spinifex Pigeon

Spinifex Pigeon
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15. Grey Frillback Pigeon

Grey Frillback Pigeon

16. Pied Imperial Pigeon

Pied Imperial Pigeon
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17. Capuchine/Jacobin Mix

My angry ball of feathers, Mary! from pigeon

18. Ice Pigeon

Ice Pigeon
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19. Lahore Pigeon

A floating potato from pigeon

20. Red White Roller Pigeon

21. Archangel Pigeons

22. English Trumpeter Pigeon

English Trumpeter Pigeon
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23. Brunner Pouter Pigeon

Brunner Pouter Pigeon
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24. English Barb

25. Lahore Pigeon

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26. Fantail Pigeon

There’s a giant melted marshmallow stuck on my sofa. from pigeon

27. Kabutar Pigeon

28. Old Dutch Capuchine

29. Unique Pigeon

30. Black Helmet Pigeon

Black Helmet Pigeon
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31. Old Dutch Capuchine

32. German Modena Pigeon

German Modena Pigeon
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33. English Short-Faced Tumbler

English Short-Faced Tumbler
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34. Oriental Frill Pigeon

Oriental Frill Pigeon
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35. Voorburg Shield Cropper

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36. English Carrier Pigeon

English Carrier Pigeon
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37. Tumbler Pigeon

38. Scandaroon Pigeon

Scandaroon Pigeon
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39. These Exquisite Birds

40.+ And All of These

Is there anything more beautiful than the noble pigeon?