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The Giant Runt is a breed of pigeon developed by selective breeding primarily as a utility and exhibition breed. [1] American Giant Runts, along with other varieties of the domestic pigeon, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columbia livia). [2] The breed is known for its large size and suitability for squab production.
Utility pigeons are domesticated pigeons bred to be a source of meat called squab. Squabs have been used as a food in many nations for centuries. [1] They were bred to breed and grow quickly. [2] Because they are bred for squab production, conformation to a show standard is usually deemed unimportant.
This is an alphabetical list of pigeon breeds; these are exclusively breeds of the domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica). Other Columbidae species (e.g., the Barbary dove , Streptopelia risoria ) have been domesticated and developed into breeds, but these are generally simple colour variations of the plumage .
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