Chinese Owl pigeon

The Chinese Owl is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. The name "Chinese Owl" is a misnomer, as the breed did not originate in China. Its origin is uncertain,
but it is speculated that they are probably
descended from the Spanish Chorrera. Chinese Owls, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon. The breed is known for its small size and profuse frilled feathers. Many specimens of this breed have a 'chin-crest' around the frontal region of its neck - it does not extend around to the back of the head. The feathers are more 'ruffled' and appear 'wind-swept' rather than 'curled' as in the frill varieties. The breed comes in many colors: black, brown, blue/ blue-grey, barred, ice, satinette blondinette, white, pied and are known in 33 different color combinations.