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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 Crested Soultz is a breed of fancy pigeon. Crested Soultz, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons , are all descendants from the rock pigeon ( Columba livia ). [ 1 ]
The Helmet is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] Helmets, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The breed has medium face, short face, plain-head and crested varieties. [2]
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 .
Pigeons with two copies of the crest allele grow neck and head feathers that point towards the top of the head, unlike other feathers that point towards the tail. [21] Additionally, bacterial growth analysis suggests that crested pigeons have reduced bacterial-killing abilities due to reduced kinase activity. [22]
The Danish Suabian is a breed of fancy pigeon, developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] Danish Suabians, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The breed comes in silver, blue, ash yellow, ash red, black, red, yellow, and brown barred and is either plain-head or ...
The South German Monk is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] South German Monks, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The South German Monk is always peak crested and clean legged or shell crested with medium length muffs blending ...
The Lucerne Gold Collar is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] Lucerne Gold Collars, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The collar is required to be a rich but clear golden yellow. [2]