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Fancy pigeon refers to any breed of domestic pigeon, which is a domesticated form of the wild rock dove (Columba livia). They are bred by pigeon fanciers for various traits relating to size, shape, color, and behavior, [ 1 ] and often exhibited at pigeon shows, fairs and other livestock exhibits .
This is a list of the bird species recorded in Vietnam.The avifauna of Vietnam include a total of 963 species, of which 18 are endemic, and 5 have been introduced.. This list's taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) follow the conventions of The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World, 2022 edition.
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The Jacobin is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding that originated in Asia. [1] Jacobins, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock pigeon (Columba livia). It is in the Asian feather and voice pigeon show group. The breed is known for its feathered hood over its head. [2]
The American Pigeon Journal had special issues devoted to the breed in February 1975 and July 1977 [2] The magazine is available for viewing in Wikipedia Commons. [3] It is characterised by a fan-shaped tail, resembling a peacock , composed of 30 to 40 feathers, abnormally more than most members of the dove and pigeon family, which usually have ...
The Barb (also called the English Barb) is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] Barbs, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (a livia). This breed was referred to by Shakespeare. [2]
Dragoons, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the wild rock dove (Columba livia). The Dragoon was one of the breeds used in the development of the Racing Homer. [1] A very old breed of British origin, referred to by Moore (1735). [2] A similar looking pigeon is the Indian Gola, but the Gola has more ...
A Bảo Đại period document issued by the Imperial Clan Court which mentions the Tết Trung Thu. Tết Trung Thu originated from Chinese culture, with three main legends that are associated with the festival: the story of Chang'e and Hou Yi, Emperor Tang Ming Huang's ascent to the moon in China, and the story of Uncle Cuội of Vietnam.