Help, I've fallen into another p̶i̶g̶e̶o̶n̶ rabbit hole! I just wanted to share this photo of a fancy #pigeon with you for #Birdsday, but it turns out pigeon breeds are more complicated than Pokemon. 😵💫 (And some breeds look quite extreme, but not in a cute way)
Sooooo ... I thiiiiink this is a colour pigeon > Starling pigeon > Marmorstar ... or ... or ... a silver-laced starling? Or even a Danish Suabian breed? Maybe?
I DUNNO! I just liked the white dots on its wings! 😭 (Which, apparently, are officially called pearl markings?)
A striking image of a fancy pigeon perched on a gravel surface. The pigeon boasts a unique and eye-catching plumage pattern, predominantly white with black speckles and patches. Its head is dark, transitioning to a greenish iridescent sheen around the neck. The bird's tail feathers are black, and its legs and feet are a vivid pinkish-red.
The pigeon is standing confidently, with a blue ring band visible on one leg. The background is softly blurred, featuring lush green foliage that contrasts with the pigeon's vivid colours, drawing attention to the bird as the focal point of the image.