Australian Saddleback Tumbler

The Australian Saddleback Tumbler is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.^[1] Australian Saddleback Tumblers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock pigeon (Columba livia). As the name suggests, this breed is an Australian creation and was first recognized as a breed in 1917.^[2]

Australian Saddleback Tumbler

Australian Saddleback Tumbler
Conservation status	Common
Country of origin	Australia
Classification
US Breed Group	Tumblers, Rollers and High Flyers
Notes
This breed is known for its distinctive color pattern
Pigeon Columba livia

The breed is usually muffed (feather-legged) but a clean-legged variety does exist. The name of the breed derives from a distinctive saddle-shaped marking on the back. The marking on the head can be either a stripe (most common) or a spot. Australian Saddleback Tumblers can be shown in any color, but some of the more common are black, red, yellow, blue, silver, almond, and andalusian.^[2]

See also

• List of pigeon breeds