Shiraz Tumbler Pigeon

Shiraz Tumbler Pigeon


The Shiraz Tumbler pigeon is a flying breed of domestic pigeon from Iran. It is originally from Shiraz in south central Iran. The breed is also known by some other names such as Afghani Shirazi pigeon, Shakhsharli Tumblers, Shirazi, Shaik, Saksarli, and ‘lahouri‘ or ‘domgir‘ (in Isfahan). The meaning of the word ‘Shakhsharli’ is “overdressed with beauty”, and the breed was named so mainly because of their natural beauty. It is believed that the Shiraz Tumbler pigeon is a unique and one of the most beautiful pigeon breeds. And it is also among the most stunning pigeon breeds available today. However, read some more information about this breed below.
Appearance
The Shakhsharli or Shiraz Tumbler pigeon is a medium sized breed. It comes in four original or common colors: black, blue, red and yellow. Although some other colors such as ash red and yellow, bronze, black and dun, blue and silver, cream bar, red bar and sulfur have also been bred. Compared to other pigeon breeds, these birds have many different feathers. For example, the three patches of color on their head. One patch on the top of the head, and other two at each cheek. The patch on the top of the head is called a ‘skull patch’, and other two is called ‘cheek patches’.
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Head of the Shiraz Tumbler pigeons is round and averagely large. They have black or dark brown eyes, but sometimes their eyes can also be of pearl or red colored. Most of the birds have white head and neck to the breast line, forming a V shape. Their body is quite small, extended with broad breast. They usually have muffed legs. Average live body weight of the mature Shiraz Tumbler pigeon is between 340-425 grams.

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