Erlau Tumbler

The Erlau Tumbler is a Hungarian tumbler pigeon associated with Erlau, the German name for Eger. It belongs to the Central European tumbler tradition, where local breeds were shaped by both flight and exhibition preferences. The breed may be recognized by particular head, beak, body, color, or marking expectations depending on the standard used by fanciers.

Erlau Tumblers need clean housing, steady feed, and enough activity to maintain vigor. If flown, they should be settled and trained carefully so tumbling remains controlled and birds return reliably. Show lofts should focus on feather condition, type, and calm handling. Breeders should preserve the regional identity through accurate source records, because Hungarian tumbler names can be similar while referring to distinct local traditions.

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