French Mondain

French Mondain

The French Mondain 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 ] French Mondains, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the Rock Pigeon ("Columba livia").Originally developed in France as a Utility pigeon.Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) "Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards".]

American and European styles

The French Mondain is available in two different styles. The American and European French Mondain are actually different breeds that share the same name.Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) "Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards".]

References

See also

*List of pigeon breeds


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