The Jacobin is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding that originated in Asia. Jacobins, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia). It is in the Asian feather and voice pigeon show group. The breed is known for its feathered hood over its head.
According to breeders, the Jacobin pigeon was developed from a mutation known as early as the 1500′s. It went through four major stages of development to reach the bird we all know and love today.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacobin_%28pigeon%29
http://www.thefeaturedcreature.com/2013/08/meet-the-fancy-pigeons-that-rock-parkas-jacobin-pigeons.html
http://www.artofpigeons.com/Feather%20Structure/Pages/Jacobins_Group.html
According to breeders, the Jacobin pigeon was developed from a mutation known as early as the 1500′s. It went through four major stages of development to reach the bird we all know and love today.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacobin_%28pigeon%29
http://www.thefeaturedcreature.com/2013/08/meet-the-fancy-pigeons-that-rock-parkas-jacobin-pigeons.html
http://www.artofpigeons.com/Feather%20Structure/Pages/Jacobins_Group.html