Old Dutch Capuchine
Appearance
Conservation status | Common |
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Country of origin | Netherlands |
Classification | |
US Breed Group | Fancy |
EE Breed Group | Structure Pigeons |
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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 of the rock dove (Columba livia).[1]
This breed of pigeon is known for its head crest. It is famous in Biggleswade, Malaysia and Singapore.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
External links
[edit]- Media related to Old Dutch Capuchine at Wikimedia Commons