Amsterdam Beard Tumbler
The Amsterdam Beard Tumbler is a Dutch tumbler pigeon associated with Amsterdam and marked by a beard pattern, usually a contrasting patch under the beak or throat area. It belongs to the European tumbler tradition, where compact type, markings, and sometimes flight ability are combined. The breed's identity rests on both regional origin and the precise facial marking implied by the name.
Amsterdam Beard Tumblers need ordinary good loft care, plus selection discipline for marking accuracy. Breeders should look at body type, head shape, beard marking, flight character where maintained, and breeding vigor. Young birds with imperfect markings may still be healthy pigeons but should be classified honestly. If the line is flown, training should be gradual and predator-aware; if it is shown, feather condition and clean color boundaries become especially important.
Colors: Almond, Ash Red, Bar, Barless, Black, Blue, Brown, Checker, Dilute, Dun, Grizzle, Indigo, Mottle, Opal, Pied, Recessive Red, Red, Silver, Splash, Spread, White, Yellow
