The Parlor Roller is a breed of

domesticated pigeon The domestic pigeon (''Columba livia domestica'' or ''Columba livia'' ''forma'' ''domestica'') is a pigeon subspecies that was derived from the rock dove (also called the rock pigeon). The rock pigeon is the world's oldest domesticated bird. ...

developed over many years of

selective breeding Selective breeding (also called artificial selection) is the process by which humans use animal breeding and plant breeding to selectively develop particular phenotypic traits (characteristics) by choosing which typically animal or plant ma ...

. Parlor Rollers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the

rock pigeon The rock dove, rock pigeon, or common pigeon ( also ; ''Columba livia'') is a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves and pigeons). In common usage, it is often simply referred to as the "pigeon". The domestic pigeon (''Columba livia dome ...

(''Columba livia''). The breed is known for its unique performance of turning somersaults on the ground. Parlor Rollers are considered to be further development from the ''Parlor Tumbler''. Although adult parlor rollers seem to lack the capability of flight, they are generally grouped in the Flying/Sporting group of pigeons by fanciers in the United States. This is because parlor roller competitions are based almost solely on the distance that the animal rolls on the ground and the appearance of the animal is a secondary consideration.

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Pigeon breeds Pigeon breeds originating in Scotland {{Domesticated-pigeon-breed-stub

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