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Welcome to the Official Website of the National Modena Club. We are hopeful that you will find our site to be informative, current and useful regarding our favorite subject--the very beautiful Modena pigeon . . . "the bird of curves!"
Modena pigeons have their origin in Modena, Italy, of course, during the 1300's where they were used primarily for "kit flying" (competitive form of "flying" Modenas). Sometime after the American Civil War (ca. 1876) they were imported into Germany and, shortly thereafter, into England and the United States. Today they are grouped in the "fancy pigeon" category and are primarily bred for exhibition purposes.
We hope that your visit on this site is rewarding and informative, as to your needs and interests. New pages and features are added as soon as they can be developed, completed and uploaded to the host server. In the meantime, check out the information that is posted here. Additionally, let us know if you can't find what you're looking for, or if you have some possible suggestions, via the following email link: NMC Website Committee.
The membership of the NMC has adopted the following mission statement
as a statement of it's intended purpose or object. "The object of this club
shall be: to encourage the breeding and exhibiting of all varieties of Modena
pigeons, to foster friendliness and good fellowship between fellow members and
other breeders. [Additionally,] To supply helpful and interesting information
through printed literature and otherwise assist in the further development and
popularity of the breed." (Reprinted from the
current NMC Constitution)
President's Letter:
Welcome to the National
Modena Club web site. The National
Modena Club was established in 1936.
The purpose of the Club, according to Henry
Franks Jr., a founding member, was to “boost our little favorite, the Modena,
and to promote the breeding and showing of this grand little bird”.
The National Modena Club
is one of the largest pigeon specialty clubs in North America with 15 shows
annually in the US and Canada. These shows have between 200 and 500
birds and occasionally as many as 800 at our National. Our premier show is our National, held
in conjunction with the National Pigeon Association Annual Show. Our membership is more than 200 all of
whom are eager to help you become a Modena breeder. Please feel free to contact us. We welcome your inquires and are eager
to help you participate in this hobby.
Jerry Mitosinka
President, National
Modena Club
