Vaulting pigeons, which are not the ones you can find in any city, have a unique ability that distinguishes them from other birds: they can perform acrobatics in the air. This peculiar characteristic not only makes them fascinating in the eyes of bird lovers, but also adds special value to their breeding and conservation.
They are birds that, during their flight, perform specific and very precise turns and pirouettes, which has earned them this nickname. In addition to being an impressive natural spectacle, these acrobatics have implications for their behavior and biology that are the subject of study.
Precisely, a viral video shared by the Nature is Amazing account portrays this characteristic. In the clip a specimen appears doing several backward somersaults as if he were Simone Biles. In static she is able to use the strength of her lower body and her wings to flip backwards and land on her feet.
In parallel, among the most notable maneuvers they perform are the spiral flip, the backward flip and the dive flip, which makes them an impressive spectacle for pigeon fanciers.
There are different types of tumbler pigeons, categorized primarily by their flying abilities and endurance. Some of the more notable types include Gordon Hughes Drinkers, Jack Boden Tumblers, Birmingham Tumblers and Sheffield Drinkers, each bred in different locations in England and known for their ability to fly for hours, in some cases , up to 22 hours non-stop. Another of the best known is the Rostov Turners, originally from Russia.
Tumblers, in general, are part of a larger group of pigeons that have been bred by humans over the centuries for a variety of reasons, including meat production, for their work as carriers, and, of course, for their abilities. acrobatics in the air. It is estimated that there are more than 300 known breeds or varieties of domestic pigeons, each with unique characteristics.
