Romagnol
Romagnol is an Italian pigeon breed associated with Romagna, the region between the Apennines and the Adriatic. It is usually discussed as a large utility or dual-purpose pigeon rather than a delicate ornamental breed. The type is built around substance, broad body shape, and practical production qualities, with regional identity giving it a different place in the fancy than tumblers, frills, or croppers.
People keeping Romagnols often care about fertility, squab growth, and steady parent behavior as much as show appearance. Housing should provide sturdy nest boxes, room for heavier birds to move without injuring themselves, and dry footing to protect breast and foot condition. Breeders select for size without letting the birds become clumsy or weak. Color may matter in exhibition settings, but usefulness and sound constitution remain central to the breed's appeal.
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
