Egyptian Frill

The Egyptian frill is a domestic pigeon fancy breed associated with Egyptian and eastern Mediterranean ornamental stock. Its name comes from the frilled or jabot-like feathers on the front of the breast, a feature shared with owl and frill pigeons, while the bird remains a descendant of the rock dove, Columba livia. Compared with long-bodied flying breeds, it is kept for compact type, head and beak proportions, carriage, and feather finish. Standards may separate colour and marking varieties, so the best description of an individual bird comes from the club or breeder using that strain.

Loft management is similar to other fancy pigeons, but the breast frill looks best when birds have clean nest bowls, dry flooring, and regular bathing water. Shorter-faced lines may need closer watching during chick feeding, although many pairs rear young naturally. Egyptian frills are usually kept for exhibition rather than performance flying, and buyers should look for vigorous birds with clear eyes, even feathering, and no exaggeration that interferes with feeding.

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