OR Standard

Oriental Roller

GENERAL IMPRESSION: The Oriental Roller is a bird of class and style which shall have a striking appearance at first glance. Balance must be the most important distinguishing characteristic. The defining personality of this breed is one of curiosity, high energy, independence and playfulness. Patience and proper handling of the birds is a requirement for any judge.

ORDER OF IMPORTANCE: The Oriental Roller is to be judged by 'Order of Importance' The general impression is of the utmost importance with proper body type and color being in very high regard. In addition to the general impression and color, temperament is a characteristic not normally bred for in the pen but can be an important factor in the perception of the show bird.

HEAD: The head should have an oval sweep from back to front, The front of the head shall rise abruptly from the base of the beak with considerable width known as the frontal. It should have a good back skull, not dropping off too sharply, but curving continuously back, blending well into the neck The top of the head should not be too round or flat but maintain the oval sweep.

BEAK: The beak shall be of proportionate length with a strong, stout base. The angle of the beak setting shall be slightly down faced at an approximate 30-degree angle. The color of the beak shall be a clear ivory in all colors, with a snip or strip at the peak of the upper mandible being permissive. Variegated beak is acceptable in sprinkles.

EYES: The eyes shall show an alert, intelligent expression and should appear to be slightly forward of the center of the head. Wealth of feather in the back skull and neck gives this appearance. The eye should be pearl. Bull eyes are acceptable in whites. The eye ceres should be fine, flesh colored and smooth in texture.

NECK: It begins at the first row of feathers below the beak and projects down to the top of the shoulder steadily enlarging from top to bottom, creating a stout, powerful appearance. The neck

shall not create a break in the uniformity from head to shoulders, instead maintaining the sleek look of the pigeon. The length of the neck shall be in proportion with the body of the bird.

BODY: The body shall be medium in size though it is more desirable that all features be in proportion than some absolute size be achieved. Weight shall range from 9 - 13 ounces for hens and 12-16 ounces for cocks. When viewed from above, the body shall have a wedge shape which is created by broad shoulders which gradually

taper to the base of the tail.

BACK: The back shall be short, broad, and blend into the width of the tail which is held up and away from the wings and the ground. A concavity is formed when observing the bird from the side, giving the bird an open U shaped silhouette. The rump shall have enough width and strength to support the tail and maintain the smooth appearance of the pigeon.

WINGS: Carried below the tail, they should blend well into the body with no protruding wing butts. They are to be carried slightly off the ground and shall not cross.

TAIL: Moderate in length, shall be carried at an approximate 40 to 45-degree angle. Tip of tail shall be from top of shoulders to median point of the neck. There shall be a minimum of 14 feathers with no more than 22. The width of the tail shall be congruent with the shoulders. They shall layer to form an arch or a stepped effect. No oil gland shall be present.

LEGS: To be medium in length, set apart to give good balance and free from grousing.

FEATHER CONDITION: The feathers shall be hard, close fitting, and full of a rich sheen, giving them a sleek appearance. The feathers shall be free of any sign of parasites, soil, fraying, breakage or bending.

COLOR: All colors to be bold, free from washed out appearance or smuttiness. Colors specifically bred for will be given higher merit than other colors typically known as A.O.C.

FAULTS: Poor color; out of condition; presence of lice or mite holes. Crossed flights, exposed wing butts, dark or stained beaks (variegated beak acceptable in sprinkles), long or spindly beaks and cobbiness.

DISQUALIFICATIONS: Poor condition due to disease, illness, or parasite infestation. Wings carried on the tail. Presence of oil gland. Less than 14 tail feathers or more than 22. Odd or blind eye deformities.

COLOR CLASSES

• Andalusian

• AOC

• Bar

• Black

• Brown

• Classic Almond

• Check

• Cream

• Deroy

• Dun

• Ember

• Grizzle

• Hickory

• Indigo

• Kite

• Opal

• Red

• Sprinkle

• T-Pattern

• White

• Yellow

NPA BOOK OF STANDARDS - TUMBLER, ROLLER AND HIGH FLYER ORIENTAL ROLLER (2022)

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