With one of the most bizarre faces in the entire animal kingdom, Budapest pigeons would probably be rejected from most beauty pageants.
But these bulbous-eyed birds are loved by breeders not for their looks, but for their extraordinary flying ability: they can spend hours in the air without needing to rest.
The Budapest pigeon it differs from the other races in that it has a pyramid-shaped head, a very small beak and very large, bulbous eyes, which give it an “alien” appearance.
This breed is also known for its extraordinary ability to fly for long periods of time at very high altitudes.
Lasts five hours in the air
The breed was developed at the beginning of the 20th century by the Poltl brothers from Budapest. For this reason, the birds are sometimes called “Poltl pigeons”.
The two brothers tried to create a breed of highly efficient racing pigeons to enter in endurance races.
After mating three different breeds known for endurance, the Poltl brothers obtained the Budapest pigeon, which can fly for five hours without interruptions.
In addition to their bulging, frog-like eyes, these birds are famous for their wide variety of plumage colors.
Fanciers appreciate Budapest pigeons for their endurance, but the breed never became popular because the birds are very hard to multiply and grow.
Moreover, pigeons of this breed are restless and capricious, and many escape from their owners.
Next, discover another special breed of pigeons – the Curled Pigeons, the stars of beauty pageants. Then read 5 curiosities about pigeons, the most reviled birds in town.
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