Originating in Birmingham UK before spreading to the U.S, hundreds of roller pigeons are now bred selectively for their ability to perform backwards somersaults in the air.

Usually associated with parks and window ledges, pigeons are seldom associated with tearing through the skies. But a certain group of pigeons owned by a local breeder is training to be speedy flier… ...

After moving to the United States at age 14, Khalil continued working with birds and remembers raising and training roller pigeons in the attic of his house in Buffalo, New York.

Sixteen years in and Don Macauley's hobby is still a pain in the neck. The Centennial Hills resident rolls pigeons, a competitive hobby involving training a domesticated breed of the birds to do ra ...

After moving to the United States at age 14, Khalil continued working with birds and remembers raising and training roller pigeons in the attic of his house in Buffalo, New York.

Birmingham rollers were bred in England in the 1800s and then imported to the U.S. Over the past decades, flying the birds has evolved into a global sport that even has a world cup. Today, there are ...

Having been involved in roller pigeon competitions for most of his life, his attention to detail, training regimen, and deep understanding of pigeon behaviour set him apart from the competition.

12/26/2012 With names like Kelebec and Bursa Roller, Turkey’s roller pigeons are renowned as acrobats of the air. Breeding them is a national pastime, and its enthusiasts often invest small ...