Tom Jackson cradles a pigeon in his hand and releases it on the ground. But instead of blasting off into the sky, the bird rolls over backward, kicking up dust as it propels itself across the barn ...

With names like Kelebec and Bursa Roller, Turkey’s roller pigeons are renowned as acrobats of the air. Breeding them is a national pastime, and its enthusiasts often invest small fortunes. The rollers ...

Sixteen years in and Don Macauley's hobby is still a pain in the neck. The Centennial Hills resident rolls pigeons, a competitive hobby involving training a domesticated breed of the birds to do rapid ...

Originating in Birmingham UK before spreading to the U.S, hundreds of the birds are now bred selectively for their ability to perform backwards somersaults in the air. In roller pigeons, as the sport ...

• What: National Pigeon Association 2013 Grand National Show and Convention. • Where: Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St. • When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. • ...