Reverse-wing Pouter
.jpg) A black Reverse-wing Pouter | |
| Conservation status | Common |
|---|---|
| Other names | Reverse-wing Cropper (also spelled Reversewing or Reverse Wing) |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Classification | |
| Australian Breed Group | Cropper/Pouter Group 5 |
| US Breed Group | Cropper and Pouters |
| EE Breed Group | Pouter/cropper |
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The Reverse-wing Pouter (German: 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 of the rock dove (Columba livia). The breed is known for its eye-catching markings.
Origin
The breed originated in Saxony and Thuringia in the early 19th century.
Gallery
Black
Yellow
Schachtzabel 1906 Tafel 59
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See also
References
- ↑ Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, South Carolina: Levi Publishing. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
- 1 2 Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards.
External links
Media related to Reversewing Cropper at Wikimedia Commons
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