Pigeons - Three Nuns with varied colourations, Fancy Breed

A portrait of three Nuns with varied colourations standing in their pigeon coop. The Nun is a breed of fancy pigeon, also known as the Dutch Shell Pigeon. The Nun is one of the oldest breeds and was originally a flying tumbler before being developed for exhibition. It is a mostly white breed, with a hood of feathers which gives the name to the breed. As seen in the illustration, the Yellow, Black, and Red Nuns show the breeds variable colourations

Bicoloured Characteristics Colouration Colouring Columba Columbidae Columbiformes Coop Crowned Detailing Details Feathering Livia Markings Nuns Pigeon Pigeons Tails Varied Varieties

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