Damascene (pigeon)

Damascene (pigeon)
Damascene
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Conservation Status Common
Classification
US Breed Group Fancy
Notes
An old breed mentioned in some of the oldest literature regarding domesticated pigeons.
Pigeon (Columba livia)

The Damascene is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] Damascenes, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia). The breed is thought to have originated in Damascus, Syria and hence its name.[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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