Danzig Highflyer
.jpg) Red self Danzig Highflier | |
| Conservation status | Common |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Poland |
| Classification | |
| US Breed Group | high-flying |
| EE Breed Group | Tumbler and Highflyer |
| |
The Danzig Highflyer is a
rock pigeon
(Columba livia). There are two major variates of the Danzig Highflyer: ones that are bred for show, and others as pets for flying.
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History
It is thought this breed had its origin in the vicinity of
Danzig in 1807. Other sources point to the ancient province of Galicia-Poland.[2]
See also
References
- ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
- ^ Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards.
External links
Media related to Danzig Highflyer at Wikimedia Commons
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