- Damascene (pigeon)
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Damascene Conservation Status Common Classification US Breed Group Fancy Traits Notes An old breed mentioned in some of the oldest literature regarding domesticated pigeons. Pigeon (Columba livia) The Damascene is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] Damascenes, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia). The breed is thought to have originated in Damascus, Syria and hence its name.[2]
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Categories:- Domesticated pigeon breeds
- Damascus
- Animal breeds originating in Syria
- Domesticated pigeon breed stubs
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