Biology:Lucerne Gold Collar
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Short description: Breed of pigeon
 Lucerne Gold Collar | |
| Conservation status | Common |
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| Country of origin | Switzerland |
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| US Breed Group | Fancy pigeons |
| EE Breed Group | Colour pigeons (CH/421) |
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The Lucerne Gold Collar is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] Lucerne Gold Collars, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The collar is required to be a rich but clear golden yellow.[2]
History
This breed as the name suggests originated in Lucerne, Switzerland . The breed is a variety of Swiss Lucerne peak crested pigeon.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
- ↑ Derbyshire, D.L.. "The Swiss Lucerne" (Web article). Feathered World. http://www.winckley.co.uk/pages/previews/08/03/index.htm. Retrieved 2008-06-11.
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