Gola
The Gola, often called the Indian Gola in English references, is a small domestic pigeon from South Asian pigeon keeping. It is commonly compared with Dragoon-type pigeons because of its compact body and head impression, though Golas have their own local identity and may show mottled or pied wing patterns. The name can also appear in regional Bangladeshi and Indian contexts, so exact type may vary by source.
Gola pigeons are usually kept as hardy fancy or local utility birds rather than high-performance racing pigeons. They need a clean, secure loft, measured grain, grit, and protection from heat, damp, and predators. Breeders should preserve the compact type, head character, vigor, and any locally expected markings while avoiding careless crosses that erase the family. Buyers should ask where the birds came from and whether the seller is using Gola as a true breed name or a loose market label.
Colors: Almond, Ash Red, Bar, Barless, Black, Blue, Brown, Checker, Dilute, Dun, Grizzle, Indigo, Mottle, Opal, Pied, Recessive Red, Red, Silver, Splash, Spread, White, Yellow
