Wurttemberg Moorhead
The Wurttemberg Moorhead is a German fancy pigeon associated with Württemberg, often understood through the older German color-pigeon tradition. It is a domestic pigeon, Columba livia, recognized for a moorhead or Mohrenkopf-style marking: a dark, clearly defined head area set against lighter body plumage, with other color details controlled by the standard. The name refers to a traditional marking term in pigeon breeding, not to a wild species or separate genetic line.
Fanciers keeping Wurttemberg Moorheads concentrate on clean contrast, head color that stops where it should, strong feather condition, and a balanced body that can breed naturally. Pale body feathers show loft dirt quickly, so dry floors, clean nest bowls, and sensible bathing opportunities help maintain presentation. As with many marked German color pigeons, success depends on patient selection over several seasons. Buyers should compare birds with the local standard, because translation and spelling of Württemberg breed names can vary.
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
