Berlin Medium-Faced Tumbler
The Berlin medium-faced tumbler sits between the long-faced and short-faced Berlin varieties, with a moderate beak and head length rather than either extreme. Developed as part of Berlin's dense tumbler culture, it belongs to the domestic pigeon breeds descended from Columba livia and selected for recognizable show type, color, and carriage. The medium-faced style appeals to fanciers who want the compact look of a Berlin tumbler without the most shortened facial structure.
In the loft, medium-faced birds are usually less demanding than very short-beaked pigeons, though quality still depends on patient pairing and selection for health as well as appearance. Breeders watch head proportions, eye setting, body neatness, wing carriage, and clear color boundaries. Some families may still show activity in the air, but many are maintained as bench birds, so expectations for tumbling or kit performance should be confirmed before purchase.
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
