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EE-List of the breeds of fancy pigeons (ELFP). Authorized and published by the Section for Fancy pigeons of the European Association of Poultry-, Pigeon- and Rabbit breeders (Entente Européenne d' Áviculture et de Cuniculture, EE). Revision 11 June 2012; Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
The European list of fancy pigeons alone names about 500 breeds. [4] No other domestic animal has branched out into such a variety of forms and colours. [5] Charles Darwin is known to have crossbred fancy pigeons, particularly the ice pigeon, to study variation within species, [6] this work coming three years before his groundbreaking ...
The Bokhara Trumpeter is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] Bokhara Trumpeters, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The breed is known for its long muffed (feathered) feet and double crest. [2]
The English Pouter is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. English Pouters, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon. A breed with an enlarged crop, their distinctiveness was described by Charles Darwin in The Variation of Animals and Plants Under ...
Valencian Figurita Valencian Figurita, dun color. The Valencian Figurita is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] It originated in Valencia, Spain hundreds of years ago and is the smallest (4-6 ounces) of the many fancy pigeon breeds.
The English Fantail is a highly developed breed of fancy pigeon. [1] The Fantail, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). The Fantail is said to have originated in India, but there are early references to it in Spain and China. [2]
The Archangel (Croatian: Arkanđeo) is a breed of fancy pigeon, notable for the metallic sheen of its feathers. [1] Archangels, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). It is kept as an ornamental or fancy breed, valued for its unusual appearance. Archangels are small ...
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]