Cologne Tumbler

The Cologne Tumbler is a breed of fancy pigeon. Cologne Tumblers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon. The Cologne Tumbler pigeon originates in the Netherlands and is found in clean legged and muffled varieties.

Tumbling

Pigeon tumbling is known as the act of performing a flip while flying. Many birds are bred specifically to perform this action, though it has been noted in pigeons since 1600 B.C.E.Darwin found this to be a rather extraordinary genetic variation.