Morrilleros are a breed of Spanish Pouter. For a Pouter, they have a very small crop. They have a very unique flying style. The head and neck sticks up and back and the tail is angled down like a Spanish tile. The wings move as if the bird is rowing a boat through the sky.

On the ground they put on an awesome show when displaying. The chest, neck and head are bent backwards. Giving the appearance of colorful arrogance -- full of "Spanish flair." The wings are held slightly below the tail. It seems as if their structure and personality is built to compliment their display. They remind me of a colorful Spanish matador playing to the crowd. Only the Spaniards could create the embodiment of machismo and charisma in a pigeon!

In his book "Vuelo en Celo del Palomo Buchón Español", Jesús Manuel Ruiz López describes them as being very effective workers, with a good homing instinct and good conservation instincts, capable fliers, frequently checking if the other bird is following on the journey home.

It's an extremely rare breed in the United States.

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