English Magpie pigeon

The English Magpie is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. They can also be very easily spotted in England and in most parts of America.^[1] Magpies, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The original Magpie was one of the old tumbler varieties, coming via Germany from Denmark about 1900.^[2]

English Magpie

Magpie pigeon
Conservation status	Common
Classification
US Breed Group	Fancy
EE Breed Group	Tumbler and Highflyer
Pigeon Columba livia

See also

• List of pigeon breeds