# Bird Beauty Pageants The National Pigeon Association Showcases the Best in the City Every Year By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-06-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-pigeon-association References: [ignant.de](http://www.ignant.de/2011/06/20/pigeon-portrait/) & [npausa](http://www.npausa.com/index.htm) The [National Pigeon Association](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pnc-bank) may be one of the most unique clubs in the world. This international association is a haven for all breeds of pigeons since 1920. At the National Pigeon Association they know that there is beauty in these animals many have called "winged rats." Even I myself never got along with pigeons in the city, but after browsing the photos from the ones features in the competition you can see these are no ordinary city-dwelling birds. Every year the National Pigeon Association and some of the [domesticated pigeons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-plan-vi-call-duck) that are displayed in the show sport rather [stunning feather designs and colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perchcare). I'm not sure what kind of individuals desire to own a pigeon but they sure make them into stunning birds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pigeon Beauty Pageants:** Opportunity for breeders to showcase the beauty and diversity of domesticated pigeons through competitions. - **Urban Pigeon Appreciation:** Growing recognition of the beauty and uniqueness of city-dwelling pigeons, leading to new initiatives to protect their habitats and promote their positive image. - **Avian Aesthetics:** Increasing interest in bird aesthetics, spurring the development of specialized products and services for bird owners and enthusiasts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Animal Shows and Competitions:** Opportunity to organize and sponsor bird beauty pageants and pigeon competitions globally. - **Tourism and Events:** Creating travel destinations and events centered around bird beauty pageants to attract bird enthusiasts and spectators. - **Pet Products and Services:** Developing specialized products and services for bird owners, such as grooming, accessories, and health care products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Carrier Pigeon Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-pigeon.md) - [Pride-Honoring Bird Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-birds.md) - [Stylishly Luxurious Bath Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-bath-collection.md) - [Targeted Bird Seed Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-birds.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Bird Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-buddy.md) - [Bird-Inspired Ethereal Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majestic-feathers.md) - [Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pidgin.md) - [AI Bird Identifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-intelligence.md) - [Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project.md)