Meet the peculiar English pouter pigeon: this strange bird’s bulging chest and spindly legs look like something out of a sci-fi movie

The bird kingdom is a kaleidoscopic wonderland, filled with feathered surprises around every corner. Like venturing through a living aviary, each species offers its own whimsical delight, from the raucous calls of parrots to the melodic trills of songbirds. Just when you think you’ve glimpsed the most alluring bird, another completes it with even more charming idiosyncrasies. This vibrant domain brims with so many avian wonders that it’s as if Mother Nature smiles at a new ornithological miracle each day.

In many previous articles, we have shared many stories about the stunning beauty of these winged creatures. But this time, we have something a little different for you: a bird so unique, you might wonder if it’s real when you see it for the first time.

A recent TikTok video has both fascinated and scared viewers as it features a rather unusual pigeon.

In the video, we see a bird that appears to have been part of a scientific experiment, with extremely long legs and a chest that swells in an almost eerie way.

Not to mention its peculiar chest, its upper body resembles the typical pigeon. However, what really sets this unusual bird apart is its remarkable height, along with its strangely uneven-looking legs. This has undoubtedly made it quite strange, capturing the attraction of the viewers.

This viral video was filmed in the United Kingdom and shared on the TikTok account @pigeonstv. And although it may seem quite strange, this bird belongs to a specific breed known as the English pouter pigeon.

In fact, although some people might call it a “mutant pigeon,” it is not a freak accident of nature. They are part of a breed of elegant pigeons that were developed through years of careful breeding. These birds, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock pigeon.

The species is famous for having an impressively large crop, those incredibly long legs and feather-covered feet, which give it a rather distinctive appearance. In the video the bird can be seen strutting along a fence, with its chest puffed out even further, giving it an even more majestic appearance.