 Birmingham Roller | |
| Conservation status | Common |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | England |
| Traits | |
| Crest type | None |
| Classification | |
| US Breed Group | Flying |
| Notes | |
| Originally a strictly flying breed it is now cultivated both for show and aerial performance. | |
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The Birmingham Roller is a breed of domesticated roller pigeon that originated in Birmingham, England. They were developed via selective breeding, for their ability to do rapid backward somersaults while flying.[1]
- ^ Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.