A breed of fancy pigeon developed by selective breeding, it has descended from the rock dove as with other types of domesticated pigeons; it is thought to have first been brought into Europe from Tunis, Africa, where the type originated and were first imported into England in the late 19th century.
A breed of ornamental pigeon was created through careful breeding, originating from the rock dove like other domesticated pigeon breeds. It is believed to have initially entered Europe from Tunisia, its native continent, before being introduced to England in the late 19th century.