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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 .
The English Trumpeter is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] English Trumpeters, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). This is one of the most popular breeds in the USA. [2]
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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 American Domestic Show Flight is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Domestic Show Flights, along with other varieties of domestic pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). [1] The Domestic Show Flight is a relatively recent American creation which was developed in the state of ...
The Trumpeter breeds of fancy pigeon are so named because of their unique vocalizations which sound vaguely like low laughter. Wendell Levi describes this trumpeting vocalization in his book The Pigeon. [1] There are several domesticated varieties that possess this "trumpeting" ability to various degrees. Some of the more popular are: English ...
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 ...
The Saxon Monk is a breed of fancy pigeon. [1] Saxon Monks, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons , are all descendants from the rock pigeon ( Columba livia ). Appearance