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Donek 
Conservation Status Common Classification US Breed Group Flying Traits Notes A flying breed with a very distinctive aerial performance. Pigeon (Columba livia) The Donek is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. The name Donek is of Turkish origin and means, "falling down from the sky."[1] The Donek, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia).[2] The breed is known for its aerial acrobatics (spiral diving) and as such is more of a performance breed rather than a purely fancy variety. Their aerial spiraling return when called back to the loft makes a spectacular sight.[3]
See also
SPHB Polish Players
References
- ^ Connally, Doratha. "Donek Flyer Eddie Saliu". Purebred Pigeon Magazine - Jan/Feb 2007: pp. Pg14. http://www.purebredpigeon.com/
- ^ Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
- ^ Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards.
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