Reverse-wing Pouter explained

Reverse-wing Pouter
Status:Common
Also Known As:Reverse-wing Cropper (also spelled Reversewing or Reverse Wing)
Country:Germany
Usgroup:Fancy
Eegroup:Pouter/cropper

The Reverse-wing Pouter (de|Verkehrtflügelkröpfer) is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Reverse-wing Pouters, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia).[1] The breed is known for its eye-catching markings.[2]

Origin

The breed originated in Saxony and Thuringia in the early 19th century.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Levi, Wendell . The Pigeon . 1977 . Levi Publishing . Sumter, South Carolina . 0-85390-013-2 .
  2. Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards.

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