The largest pigeon breed in the world is the Victoria Crested Dove, which is over 70 cm long, while the smallest pigeon breed in the world is the Australian Snow Pigeon, which is less than one-third the length of the Victoria Crested Dove. This pigeon is small, beautiful and ornamental, and is loved by many breeders.
Morphological characteristics
The Australian snow pigeon, also known as the gem-and-diamond dove, is the smallest breed in the dove family, with a body length of 18 to 20 cm, only a little larger than a sparrow. Their tail feathers are long, and their wings are scattered with small white spots.
Variety advantage
Australian snow pigeons are native to Australia and are now more common in the market, they can be bred in aviary or cages, and there are many likes. This pigeon has good physical fitness, rarely gets sick, and they are very resistant to cold, and they can survive the winter without heating.
Gender differentiation
Australian snow pigeon females and males are very similar in appearance, so many breeders do not know how to distinguish, in fact they are still somewhat subtle. The male has a thicker eye circle than the female, and the call is longer than that of the female, and during courtship, the male will open the screen to attract the female