A breed or variety of domestic pigeon that has been selectively bred to perform aerial spinning and tumbling movements.
From 'gyro' (rotation) + 'pigeon'. A compound word describing pigeons bred for their distinctive rotating flight behavior.
Tumbler and roller pigeons actually evolved their spinning flight through selective breeding—their inner ears and neurons have physically adapted, making them perform aerobatics that would make any fighter pilot jealous.
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