1. Body shape: Generally, the body shape of homing pigeons should be medium-sized, large or small, and the body shape should not be too long, too heavy, and should be streamlined.

2. Feathers: A pigeon with excellent feathers must have good fur. It should be tight and thin, and it should feel slippery in the hand.

3. Chest: The chest should be full, so that the airbags are good, which is beneficial when flying.

4. Wings: The wing muscles should be thick, flexible when unfolded, not stiff, the feather strips should have gaps, break the wind well, and be in the shape of louvers, and the feathers should be elastic but not too stiff.

5. Tail: The tail should be moderate in size and tightly tucked in. A straight tail is best. The tail feathers should be pressed down or slightly raised, so that the waist is strong.

Extended information:

Living habits:

Most species of the genus Pigeon live in trees, and only a few species live on land or among rocks. They are generally good at flying and highly migratory. During the non-breeding period, they form more or less swarms, sometimes forming large swarms. Some species tend to breed in groups;

Although some species do not breed in groups, they often feed in groups in good foraging locations. The main food is seeds, berries, fruits, shoots and other plant matter, but many species also eat small snails and other small invertebrates.

When drinking water, immerse your mouth in the water and suck straight without raising your head, just like the aforementioned sand grouse. The crop is well developed and has the function of temporarily storing and softening food, and can also secrete it in the early stages of brooding.