Bohemian Tiger Swallow Pigeon Clean-Legged and Muffed
The Bohemian Tiger Swallow Pigeon, in clean-legged and muffed forms, belongs to a Czech color-pigeon tradition built around demanding markings. Swallow pigeons usually have pale bodies set off by colored wing shields and head markings, while tiger patterning adds flecks or mixed color against a lighter ground. The full name also separates birds with bare legs from muffed birds carrying ornamental foot feather.
These pigeons are kept chiefly for exhibition and preservation of a difficult pattern. Clean-legged birds need a neat lower outline, while muffed birds require dry floors and careful feather care so foot feather does not break or cake with droppings. Breeders balance pattern, feathering, body type, fertility, and calm temperament. Because the name covers more than one leg-feather form, accurate labels and photos are useful when selling or pairing birds.
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
