Kraków Magpie Pigeon
The Kraków magpie pigeon is a Polish fancy pigeon associated with Kraków and with the contrasting magpie pattern that gives the breed its common name. Magpie-marked pigeons usually show a clear division between colored and white areas, creating a sharp, graphic look when well bred. This is a regional color and form breed, not a reference to the wild magpie bird.
Breeders focus on clean pattern edges, correct body type, and color depth, because small marking faults can change the whole impression of a magpie pigeon. Management is straightforward domestic pigeon care, but show preparation rewards clean housing and careful feather protection. Buyers should ask which national or club standard is being followed, since local varieties may differ in details of marking and shape.
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
