Zitterhall

The Zitterhall (German: "Zitterhals", sg. 'trembling neck pigeon', "Zitterhälse", pl. 'trembling necks'), also called "Stargard Shaker" (German name: "Stargarder Zitterhals", French name: "Trembleur de Stargard"), 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 ] Originally developed in Pomerania. [Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) "Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards".] Zitterhals have curved swan-like necks that tremble or shake in a way similar to Fantail pigeons. A Zitterhals pigeon was one of the champions at the 2007 NPA Grand Nationals. [ [http://www.npausa.com/2007%20GN%20Albums/NPA%20Album%202/zitterhalchamp278exhibitorjohnnavant.html Zitterhals Champion at npausa] ]

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ee also

* List of pigeon breeds