English Trumpeter

English Trumpeter

The English Trumpeter is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.cite book |last=Levi |first=Wendell |title= The Pigeon|year= 1977|publisher= Levi Publishing Co, Inc|location= Sumter, S.C.|isbn=0853900132 ] 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.Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) "Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards".] The English Trumpeter is regarded as one of the most ornamental breeds of fancy pigeon. Combining a tuft, crest and large muffs on their feet, they are challenging to breed.They are bred in a number of colours which are listed under self, splash and baldhead.

Origin

The name is misleading, as this breed as known today is an American creation.Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) "Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards".]

References

See also

*List of pigeon breeds


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