Barbarisi Owl Pigeon
The Barbarisi Owl Pigeon is an owl-type fancy pigeon, a group marked by compact bodies, rounded heads, short beaks, and a frill or jabot on the breast. The name appears to describe a regional or strain identity within the wider owl pigeon tradition, likely tied to Mediterranean or Middle Eastern fancy breeding. Its identity rests on head character, frill, carriage, and small-bird balance rather than racing or utility use.
Owl pigeons need more attentive breeding management than ordinary long-beaked loft pigeons. Short beaks can affect how well parents feed young, so fanciers should monitor nests and keep reliable foster pairs if a line needs help. Fine seed access, grit, clean water, and low-stress handling help maintain condition. Breeding should preserve the breast frill and compact outline while selecting against weak fertility or facial features that interfere with health.
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
