Pigeons have been living side by side with humans for many centuries and during this time hundreds o

Pigeons have been living side by side with humans for many centuries and during this time hundreds of diverse, sometimes unusual breeds have been bred. But the strangest pigeon, according to most experts, remains the Budapest short-billed turman. This "pug" of the pigeon world looks like a cartoon character created by an artist with a great sense of humor. For some, it is the cutest bird in the world, while others consider it incredibly ugly. This unique product appeared thanks to the long-term efforts of Hungarian breeders, who set themselves the task of creating a high-class "flyer" from an ordinary pigeon, besides attracting attention. They did it all right - the Budapest shortbill is funny, like all pigeons at the chick stage, and it gets even funnier growing up. Pigeons of this breed were first introduced in Budapest in 1907. In addition to its unusual appearance, the bird also received excellent flight characteristics - this type of turman belongs to high-flying pigeons.