Danzig Highflyer

Danzig Highflyer
Danzig Highflier
Danzig highflier(red self).jpg
Conservation Status Common
Country of origin Prussia
Classification
US Breed Group Flying
Pigeon (Columba livia)

The Danzig Highflyer is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] Danzig Highflyers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia). There are two major variates of the Danzig Highflyer: ones that are bread for show, and others as pets for flying.

History

It is thought this breed had its origin in the vicinity of Danzig (now Gdansk) in 1807. Other sources point to the ancient province of Galacia.[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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