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At once the aristocrat and the buffoon among pigeons, the Pouter is a jovial and convivial bird whose name has no bearing on his personality, for he is seldom out of sorts.

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RACING HOMERS

Painting from life by Hashime Murayama These fine birds have been used as messengers by man for ages. They are possessed of rare speed, courage, and intelligence, as well as an unerring homing instinct.

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SWALLOW PIGEONS

These are a variety of German toy birds with "feather-duster" legs and shell crests at the back of the head.

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