Jacobin Pigeon

The Jacobin Pigeon is one of the most exotic and royal-looking pigeon breeds in the world, famous for the hood of feathers around its head and neck. This feather hood makes the pigeon look like it is wearing a crown or collar. Calm, graceful, and slow-moving, the Jacobin Pigeon is admired more for its beauty than activity. At Able Village Kannur, this pigeon attracts visitors instantly because of its rare and elegant appearance.

Appearance & Size

Jacobin Pigeons have a very unique feather structure.

• Body Colour: White, black, brown, red, or mixed colours
• Head & Neck: Surrounded by a thick feather hood (mane, hood, and chain)
• Eyes: Often partially hidden by feathers
• Beak: Short and pale
• Chest: Upright and well-balanced
• Wings: Neatly folded along the body
• Tail: Medium length
• Length: Around 33–36 cm
• Weight: Approximately 450–600 grams

The feather hood is the main feature that makes this pigeon so special.

Nature & Behaviour

Jacobin Pigeons are calm, gentle, and quiet birds.

• Very peaceful and non-aggressive
• Slow and graceful movements
• Prefers walking rather than flying
• Comfortable in calm surroundings
• Mild and shy behaviour

They are best suited for quiet, decorative bird areas.

Intelligence & Awareness

Jacobin Pigeons are simple but observant birds.

• Learns feeding routines easily
• Recognizes familiar surroundings
• Communicates using soft cooing sounds
• Calm and steady behaviour
• Rarely startled

They rely more on routine than quick movement.

Natural Background

Jacobin Pigeons are domesticated pigeons and do not exist in the wild.
They were selectively bred for their unique feather hood and have a long history as ornamental birds.

Food & Diet

Jacobin Pigeons are herbivores.

Typical diet includes:

• Grains
• Seeds
• Corn
• Pulses
• Special pigeon feed

They prefer feeding calmly on the ground.

Lifespan

With proper care, Jacobin Pigeons live a healthy life.

• Average lifespan: 8–12 years

Interaction at Our Park

At Able Village Kannur, visitors can:

• Observe the Jacobin Pigeon up close
• Admire its unique feather hood
• Learn about fancy pigeon breeds
• Take photos under caretaker supervision

Our caretakers ensure the birds remain calm, clean, and stress-free.

Why Jacobin Pigeon is Special

• Unique hood of feathers around the head
• Royal and elegant appearance
• Calm and gentle temperament
• Rare and decorative pigeon breed
• One of the most visually striking pigeons

This pigeon truly looks like royalty among birds.

Fun Facts

• Named after Jacobin monks due to hooded appearance
• Feathers can limit side vision
• One of the oldest fancy pigeon breeds
• Bred mainly for beauty, not flight