The Speelderken and the Belgian Ringbeater

 

Drawing by Johan de Crem

The speelderken is an old belgian breed , that was most likely the belgian Ringbeater . Persumably the two breed are closely related

The Breed's Characteristics

Small Pigeon with broad breast ,low and horizontal stance.

• Long head, forehead high and well filled , a peak crest at the back of the head
• Eyes yellowish orange or reddish orange.
• Bill forms on obtuse angle with the forehead.Colour coresponding with plumage colour
• Eye ceres narrow and smooth, colour coresponding with plumage colour