GENERAL INFORMATION

Ak Taklambaç:

This is a white-self bird. At times they can have a black marking on the back. These birds are called "beli kara" (black back). They can also come with alternating black and white feathers on the tail which are called "ebrulu" (marbled). Kara taklambaç: This is a black-self bird. Black coloring can be in a light tone and dull. These kind of birds are not considered to be valuable. They are called "boz zidgara" (gray anti-black). They can also have small white freckles on top of the head called "cimke" and these birds are called "çakal zidgara" (jackal anti-black).

This is a black-self bird. Black coloring can be in a light tone and dull. These kind of birds are not considered to be valuable. They are called "boz zidgara" (gray anti-black). They can also have small white freckles on top of the head called "cimke" and these birds are called "çakal zidgara" (jackal anti-black).

Karakafa:

This is a white bird with completely black head. Black head marking should not spill below the neck line. These birds are also known as "ala" (pied). If the white of the karakafa birds run into the black, these birds are called "kız alası" (girly pied). Karakuyruk: This bird's tail is completely black. The rest of the body is white but the spot on the back called "kalp yamalı" (heart patch) which is black. The same bird is also known as the "karakuyruk alası" (black tail pied). If karakuyruk has a black marking running down from the shoulder to the chest it is called "Peşkirli" (Napkin, bib).

STATUS OF TAKLAMBAÇ TODAY

During my research in Konya, I noticed the decline of this breed clearly. They are not popular and only kept by old fanciers of the city. In the pigeon market of Konya, which is set inside the "Muhacir Pazarı", I could only see four representatives of this breed. The dominant breed in the market is the Turkish tumbler. Even though, I am told taklambaç is kept more widely then Selçuks, the color selection is visibly declined over the years. I could only see the ak, karakuyruk and kırgın types. I think the other colors are either not common or just extinct. I have gathered most of my information and the photos from Mr. Atila of Konya.