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.

Galatz Roller: The Galatz Roller originated in Galați County, Romania. Now they're popular throughout Europe and especially in Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. They can be trained to do air acrobatics such as somersaults (hence the term "roller"), pirouettes, and a downward corkscrew motion.