Pombo color
Opala recessiva
Pigeon color: the recessive opal factor, a gene of its own that also pales the wing shield and its bars or checks to an opalescent light color; the American Show Racer standard shows it apart from dominant opal, the Giant Homer standard among its rare colors.
5 Pombo breeds list Opala recessiva. It is in a club standard for 2 breeds.
Breeds whose standards accept Opala recessiva
| Breed | NPA |
|---|---|
| Rolador Oriental | Padrão (“Opal”) |
| Show Racer | Padrão (“Recessive Opal”) |
| Coruja Alemã Antiga | Alternativo (“AOC: Any colors not listed above, i.e. Bar less, Opal, Andalusian, etc.”) |
| Mensageiro de Corrida | Alternativo (“AOC (brown, khaki, opal, indigo, etc.)”) |
| Mensageiro Gigante | Alternativo (“RARE”) |