Biology:German Beauty Homer
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Short description: Breed of pigeon
German Beauty Homer | |
Conservation status | Common |
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Country of origin | Germany |
Classification | |
US Breed Group | Fancy pigeons |
EE Breed Group | Utility Pigeons (Form) |
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The German Beauty Homer is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding, from Germany racing pigeons.[1] German Beauty Homers along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). The breed was first developed around one hundred years ago.[2]
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References
- ↑ Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co. p. 91. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
- ↑ Child, Brad R. (May–June 2007). "Stability of the German Beauty Homer in America". Purebred Pigeon Magazine: p. 40