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Hardcover Extraordinary Pigeons Book

ISBN: 0810946300

ISBN13: 9780810946309

Extraordinary Pigeons

In "Extraordinary Pigeons", Stephen Green-Armytage continues the photographic exploration of birds he began in his popular "Extraordinary Chickens" and the follow-up "Extraordinary Pheasants". Represented are breeds from around the world, including the Nicobar Pigeons of the Congo region, the Philippine Bleeding Hearts Doves (doves are smaller versions of the same family of bird as pigeons), and the German Beauty, Russian Startail and Victoria Crowned Pigeons. As with chickens, pigeons come in many varied and distinctive features, from wattles to boots, crests to spurs. The flamboyant Jacobins wear their lavish white feathers like a boa; the Pouters puff out their chests to absurd lengths and the Helmets sport floppy crowns reminiscent of mop-top 1960s pop groups. This description may be from another edition of this product.

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Rated 5 stars
Never knew....

I never in my wildest days had any idea there were pigeons out there that looked like this!!!!Amazing birds in all different shapes and sizes.Some I never would have even guessed were pigeons.Totally intertaining,educational and wonderful book.

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Pigeons from the Black Lagoon

Stephen Green-Armytage is a photographer who worked for LIFE, Fortune and Sports Illustrated, amongst others. He has published several artistic photo books about birds, including "Extraordinary Chickens", the sequel "Extra Extraordinary Chickens" and "Extraordinary Pheasants". As the name suggests, this one is about pigeons! The first part of the book shows ornamental pigeons, photographed at various pigeon shows. The second...

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Extraordinary Pigeons! A Wonderful Resource!

Wow!! The photography in this book is stunning! You will be amazed at the beauty of Pigeons and you will have a whole new appreciation for the breed. The word "beautiful" usually doesn't come to mind when you mention the word Pigeons to most people....but after you see this book, you might just change your mind.

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Amazing diversity beautifully photographed.

This is not an important book, but it is very enjoyable. It is a wonderful tribute to the variety and beauty that can be developed by either natural selection or selective breeding. Or, if you are creationist in your outlook, it is a wonderful example of the Creator's whimsy. The book is mostly photographs; there are some some brief descriptions of the types photographed, and a little general background text - but basically,...

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absolutely outstanding!

Author and photographer Stephen Green-Armytage delicately captures the essence of the pigeon with incredible fortitude and devoted pigeonship. This is, by far, the best book I have ever purchased, read, stolen, borrowed, checked out, or found. In my professional opinion, this fowl genius deserves the American Association of Unappreciated Birds Award of Excellence. I have yet to research his age and citizenship status, but...

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