Maltese Pigeon Tall pigeon with its unique body

This bird is not similar to common rock pigeon (Columba Livia). This bird have elongated and slender body like chicken . Of course, the pigeon has more upright body than Chicken. The bird has boxy looks. 

The neck is long and so the body of the pigeon. They length reach 15-19 inches or 38-48 cm. They are available min brown, pied, black, and Blue

This bird is dedicated for fancy bird. The Maltese is docile and they are calm. They is why this bird fits for fancy pigeon. 

Maltese is not Malta Island Origin like other people said. This is a hybrid some various fancy pigeon breed. This bird are believed developed in 19th century.