Domestic Show Flight

Domestic Show Flight
Domestic Show Flight
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Conservation Status Common
Country of origin United States
Classification
US Breed Group Fancy
Pigeon (Columba livia)

The Domestic Show Flight is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Domestic Show Flights, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia).[1] The Domestic Show Flight is a relatively recent American creation which was developed in the state of New York.[2]


References

  1. ^ Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2. 
  2. ^ Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards.

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