The Breed originated in between 18 - 19th century in the city Komarno in Austria . Its ancestors were imported by Ottoman Turks from eastern parts of the Ottoman Empire.The breed has American and European varieties that are recognized as separate breeds at shows with classes catering for American Komorner Tumbler and European Komorner Tumblers. Originally breed for acrobatic flying as tumbler pigeon.Komorner are seldom free-flown today and exist only for exhibition in pigeon show . Komorner are small, slim pigeons much more compact and delicate than the Racing Homer. The bird typically sports a magpied pattern with colors in black, blue, red,silver, yellow and dun.They are also breed in solid colors.The head is adorned with a crest extending from ear to ear and terminating in rosettes. The Komorner is another fancy breed where look is every thing
Komorner Tumbler Standard
CREST (15 pts.): Shell broad and full, setting high on the crown and reaching from ear to ear, fully feathered without breaks, even on top. Rosettes to be in proportion and as large as possible.
HEAD (10 pts.): As large as
possible proportionate to the size of body, rising with a full round sweep from
beak wattle to top of skull Frontal broad and well filled in
BEAK (5 pts.): Flesh color, close
fitting mandibles. beak short rather than long, wattle small, close fitting and
fine in texture. The beak should be compatible with the desired fullness of the
face. The beak should be stout rather than thin.
EYE AND EYE CERE (5 pts.): Eyes shall be bull and
have a bright and healthy appearance. Eye cere to be red or orange color, shall
be small and threadlike, and of fine texture, surrounding feathers to lie close
to the cere. The red or orange cere will be placed over the pale or white eye cere
if the birds are of equal quality.
COLOR (15 pts.): Rich, sound and
lustrous throughout and of even shade.
MARKINGS (20 pts.): Marked like the wild Magpie
with a white head, coloring to start at the base of the crest and crest
feathers to be colored. Under the beak there should be a small white chuck or
beard. The coloring of the neck should reach up and touch the bottom of the
eye. The line of demarcation starting at the front of the eye and not farther
back than the middle of the eye, showing a perfect three quarter circle under
the beak. The rump and wings should be white. An even white band around the
body separates the colored tail. The breast should be colored down almost to
the legs.
STATION (10 pts.): The Komorner should carry
itself in an upright, bold and jaunty manner. The Komorner should be sprightly
in manner with peppy, active personality. When on show, should give the viewer
a zestful impression of a bird with vigor and enthusiasm. Should stand on toes
in a perky fashion.
BODY (10 pts.): Stout, short and
wedge--shaped. Breast broad, deep and well rounded. The general appearance is
one of cobbiness. To the feel, body should suggest good muscular tone and
firmness.
NECK (2 pts.): Broad at base, of medium length,
and tapered at throat. Should be fairly stout at the shoulders. Viewed from the
side, it should arch slightly. It should curve into the back in a graceful line
showing no breaks in the crest. The mane of the crest should extend gradually
down the back of the neck to the point where it joins the body.
WINGS AND TAIL (5 pts.): Flight feathers closely
set, broad in web and carried so that the tops almost meet over and about
Y`" from the end of the tail. Tail should be short, closely folded and
slightly tapered. Tail should be tightly packed and ending in not over 1 1/2 to
2 feathers width. Wing butts should blend in smoothly with the body.
LEGS AND FEET (3 pts.): Legs
strong and straight set. Medium to short in length, set well apart, free of
feathers. Feet and legs should be bright red in color. The Komorner should
stand very straight on legs and lift feet high when walking
CONDITION (10 pts.): Not to affect the original
100 points. The Komorner should be in good feather, should be tight of feather,
having lots of luster, being very peppy and proud, strong and healthy. Giving
you the idea that he is proud to be a Komorner Tumbler, has a nice home and is
well cared for. Acting like he enjoys having people look at him and knows that
he is a rare beauty.
