I've written about a lot of birds, but I think this may be the first curly one. I mean, when you think of feathers, curls aren't a feature that comes to mind.
So when I saw a pic of these frillback pigeons, I did a double take, because they have some incredible curly feathers on their wings.
These aren't the sort of pigeons you'll often find swiping your sandwich on a street corner.
Frillbacks are the result of careful breeding over generations.
However, it is only the top layer of wing feathers that are curled. The flight and tail feathers only have a slightly crinkled appearance and allow for normal flying.
According to enthusiasts, including Charles Darwin, frillbacks tend to enjoy walking around and wandering into places they shouldn't be.
It doesn't surprise me that frillbacks are popular as pets among those who enjoy medium-to large-size birds with tons of personality.
They definitely put my own frizzy curls to shame.
h/t: Roy's Farm, Darwin's Pigeons
