The Carnot pigeon is a breed of domestic pigeon. It was developed over many years of selective breeding in northern France and southern Belgium.
This breed and other varieties of domestic pigeons are descendants of the feral or feral pigeon. It is named after Carnot, France and was developed as a service pigeon to be eaten as a squash.
Initially, these birds did not require special care and could fly freely across the fields. But over time they became heavier and today are the second largest breed of domestic pigeons after the king pigeons.
And this breed has traditionally been popular as a fashionable show breed. However, for more information on the breed, read below.
Appearance of the Carnot pigeon
The Carnot pigeon is a large breed of domestic pigeon with an impressive appearance, often white or red. The body of these birds is slender and proportionate, with light feathers and pinkish-white skin.
Their head is wide and round starting at the braid above the eye and then gradually descending towards the back of the head.
They have a prominent frontal and well-developed posterior skull. Their beak is short, thick and of medium length. Their eyes are prominent, round and shiny, and the color varies depending on the color of the bird.
The flakes are rounded, with a fine texture, bright red in color. Their chest is broad and domed, of good symmetrical proportion, and should also be slightly behind the tip of the beak.
The wings of the Carnot pigeon are strong and close to the body. The flight feathers should be about an inch shorter than the tail feathers and set above the wings.
The tail should be tapered and protrude an inch past the takeoff.
The neck of the Carnot pigeon is of medium length, strong, thick and in proportion to the body and the head. The back should be broad at the shoulders and wedge-shaped from shoulder to tail.
The legs and feet of these birds are bright red, without feathers. The average size of these birds is around 13 inches and the average weight is around 967 grams. Photos and information from RightPet and Wikipedia.
Advantages
The Carnot pigeon is bred primarily as a service bird, but is also bred for show purposes. It is bred as a service pigeon, which can be eaten like a squash.
Special Notes
The Carnot pigeon has a wonderful temperament, in terms of calmness it is second only to the royal pigeon. It is an inquisitive bird and if kept as a pet you really need to watch it as it has a tendency to sneak around.
It is actually a very social bird that will interact with other birds and people. These birds usually do not place any special demands on their owners if they are well cared for.
Although grown primarily for service purposes, they can also be used for display or display purposes.
Their average life expectancy is 7 to 10 years. However, check out the complete Carnot pigeon breed profile in the following table.
| Breed name | Carnot |
| another name | everything |
| Purpose of the breed | Mainly utilitarian, but also exhibits and pets |
| Special Notes | Beautiful birds, large attractive species, suitable for keeping as pets, very suitable for general or household use, excellent temperament, sociable birds, average lifespan 7-10 years. |
| breed class | big |
| The weight | Approximately 967 grams |
| climatic tolerance | All climatic conditions |
| Ability to fly | Good |
| like pets | Good |
| Color | Can change |
| scarcity | general |
| Country/place of origin | North of France and South of Belgium |
