Biology:Gaditano Pouter
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Short description: Breed of pigeon
Gaditano Pouter | |
| Conservation status | Uncommon |
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| Country of origin | Spain |
| Classification | |
| Australian Breed Group | Pouter & Cropper Group 5 |
| US Breed Group | Pouter & Cropper |
| EE Breed Group | Pouter & Cropper E337 |
| Notes | |
| This breed is used for a very special game referred to as "thieving". | |
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The Gaditano Pouter is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] Gaditano Pouters, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia).
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white
See also
- Pigeon Diet
- Pigeon Housing
- List of pigeon breeds
References
- ↑ Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
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