French Mondain Pigeon

French Mondain Pigeon


The French Mondain pigeon is a breed of domestic fancy pigeon from France. It is a utility breed and was developed over many years of selective breeding. This breed and all other varieties of domesticated pigeons, all are descendants from the wild or feral rock pigeon. Read some more information about this breed below.
Appearance
French Mondain pigeon is a large breed with impressive, well-rounded body. These birds have broad body and boxy looking. If seen from the above, they have a tapered look from the wide shoulders to the neat and trim tail. Average body height of the French Mondain pigeon is about 40 cm. And live body weight of the mature birds is between 850 and 1130 grams. Photo and info from RightPet and Wikipedia.
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Uses
The French Mondain pigeon is mainly bred as a utility breed. These birds are excellent for meat production.

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