Valencian Figurita
The Valencian Figurita is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] It originated in Valencia, Spain hundreds of years ago and is the smallest (4-6 ounces) of the many fancy pigeon breeds. The breed is promoted by the Valencian Figurita and Italian Owl Club in the United States, by the Figurita Club Nederland[2] in the Netherlands, and by the Figurita-Movchen-Club Deutschland in Germany. Valencian Figuritas are bred in the colors black, red, yellow, silver, blue, white, dun, ash-red, and blue and red grizzle. It also appears in the patterns bar, check, and spread.
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Valencian Figuritas, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The Figurita is known for its small size, angular-shaped head, frilled chest feathers, and perky disposition.
Origin
This ancient breed originated in Valencia, Spain.[3]