Biology:Old Dutch Capuchine

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Short description: Breed of pigeon
Old Dutch Capuchine
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Black Old Dutch Capuchine
Conservation statusCommon
Country of originNetherlands
Classification
US Breed GroupFancy
EE Breed GroupStructure Pigeons

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

References

  1. Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.