Reverse-wing Pouter

Reverse-wing Pouter
A black Reverse-wing Pouter
Conservation status Common
Other names Reverse-wing Cropper (also spelled Reversewing or Reverse Wing)
Country of origin Germany
Classification
US Breed Group Fancy
EE Breed Group Pouter/cropper

The Reverse-wing Pouter (German: Verkehrtflügelkröpfer) is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Reverse-wing Pouters, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia).[1] The breed is known for its eye-catching markings.[2]

Origin

The breed originated in Saxony and Thuringia in the early 19th century.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, South Carolina: Levi Publishing. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
  2. 1 2 Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards.


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