Old Dutch Capuchine

Old Dutch Capuchine
Old Dutch Capuchine
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Conservation Status Common
Country of origin Netherlands
Classification
US Breed Group Fancy
EE Breed Group Structure Pigeons
Pigeon (Columba livia)

The Old Dutch Capuchine is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Old Dutch Capuchines, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia).[1]

References

  1. ^ Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2. 

This breed of pigeon is known for its head crest.

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