23 Photos That Showcase The World's Most Beautiful Doves And Pigeons

I’ve never thought of pigeons as anything more than fairly dull and ubiquitous creatures that leave a lot of poop behind. But some people are really into these creatures – and they come in a variety of shapes and colors, partly because they may be one of the first domesticated birds. In fact, people have been breeding (and cross-breeding) them for hundreds of years. There are even show pigeons.

English Trumpeter pigeon: The English Trumpeter is one of the most popular breeds of fancy pigeon in the U.S. They're known for the large muffs on their feet but the complexity of their physiology makes them difficult to breed properly, though they are known to come in many different colors. Frankly, it looks a little uncomfortable to be them regardless of color.