The standards of the Egyptians pigeons in Egypt have existed as early as the 18th century.The body is not as skinny and feathery as the show bird. The flying bird is one or two inches shorter than a show bird, compacted and showing hardly any loose feathers.
Egyptian Swift :The Egyptian Swift is
a breed of fancy pigeon developed over
many years of selective breeding. . The name swift was given by reason of a
resemblance to the bird of that name. Egyptian Swifts, along with other
varieties of domesticated rare pigeons, are
all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columbia Livia). The breed is known for
its long wings and tail and its short beak. The flying Egyptian Swift is one or
two inches shorter than a show Egyptian Swift.
Egyptian Swift |
Country of origin: Egypt
Name : Columbia livia
Egyptian Swift :There is so mush input and emphasis on the eye sign in the
book of standards. Only the professional ES fancier has supreme command of it.