Rajshahi: Home of Tumbler Pigeons and Remarkable Katakhali Market

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Authors: Ashraful Kabir, Tania Zaman, Ashraful Kabir1*, Mamata Rani Das2, Khairul Syed3
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Abstract

There is no doubt Rajshahi Division and its renowned Katakhali pigeon market is the best place for collecting all sorts of high-graded tumbler pigeons.To visit at this pigeon market mentioned 43% tumblers, 14% highfliers, and 43% show tumblers with reasonable price.Most of the buyers were mid-or young-aged.Sellers and buyers were highly experienced on such tumbler group of pigeons (tumbling, flying, show).At the time of flying for amusement, pigeon keepers had experience to lost their pigeons due to high flying or by predator birds especially falcons.Sometimes, crossbred tumblers were seen at this market, and it was possible to find out such mis-marks by external features.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Livestock and Poultry Management Avian ecology and behavior Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Mathews Journal of Dentistry
Volume
10
Issue
1
Publication date
5 March 2026
Language
EN