Draft:Hungarian Giant Pigeon

Hungarian Giant house pigeon (Magyar óriás galamb).

The Hungarian Giant Pigeon is one of the oldest pigeon species in Hungary. They were given the nickname "Queen of Pigeons"

It has been a common breed in Alföld, for hundreds of years. Their ancestors come from Türkiye, and were nationalised during the Turkish occupation of Lower Hungary (Hódoltság Kora).

From it's beak to it's tail, the Hungarian Giant Pigeon can measure up to 45-50 cm and a height of 25-28 cm. It has stronger bones compared to common pigeons. The female's weight is at minimum 800 grams and 900 g. for males.