Danzig Highflyer
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Conservation status | Common |
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Country of origin | Poland |
Classification | |
US Breed Group | high-flying |
EE Breed Group | Tumbler and Highflyer |
Pigeon Columba livia |
The Danzig Highflyer is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] Danzig Highflyers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the 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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Cream
History
It is thought this breed had its origin in the vicinity of Danzig (now Gdansk) in 1807. Other sources point to the ancient province of Galicia-Poland[2]
See also
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