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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]
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 ...
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 .
They are one of the smallest breeds of pigeons in the world today. Adults weighing less than 250 gram (7 ounces). There are many other breeds of pigeons with its own unique singing style. To name a few there are the English Trumpeter, the Arabian Trumpeter, Bokhara Trumpeter, Dresden Trumpeter, Altenburger Trumpeter, Franconian Trumpeter and so ...
The Altenburger Trumpeter is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. [1] Altenburger Trumpeters along with other breeds of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia).
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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]