The Budapest bug-eyed pigeon is a rare breed of pigeon, famous for its strange, almost alien-like appearance, with bulging eyes, small beak and triangular head.

The small face and beak, in contrast to the bulging frog-like eyes, make people curious or frightened, but it also makes them pay attention.

What we do know is that this unusual appearance makes them special compared to many other pigeon species.

Because many people think that Budapest bug-eyed pigeons don’t really look “cute”. However, in fact these unusual physical features are its undeniable highlight.

In fact, these characteristics are part of the reason why this breed of pigeon is so rare, even among dedicated pigeon breeders.

Simply put, baby Budapest beetle-eyed pigeons are often very difficult to hatch from their eggs because of their small beaks and large eyes that act as a cushion whenever they try to peck at the eggshell.

Because the mortality rate of this breed is very high, pigeon breeders will often retrieve the eggs and attempt to remove the baby before it dies of exhaustion inside the egg.

As you can imagine, knowing exactly when the eggs of this rare pigeon species will hatch requires meticulous recording during the incubation process.

Budapest beetle-eyed pigeon.

Not to mention that even when this pigeon’s eggs hatch, due to the small beaks of both parents, feeding is very difficult and sometimes requires human intervention.

Today, Budapest beetle-eyed pigeons are more famous as pets for their unique appearance than racing pigeons.