These birds are also widespread among the pigeon-breeders of Russia, where they are called Cross Monks.

Pigeons of this breed have a perfect body posture, a lordly air and a high carriage.

Birds are of medium size, have a round, narrow dry elongated high forehead.

They have eyes of medium size, which are lively and expressive with a white or pearl iris and a dark pupil.

The distinctive flight pattern of German Nuns is a low, circular soar, which usually doesn't last long.