German Beauty Homer

German Beauty Homer

German Beauty Homer
Conservation status Common
Country of origin Germany
Classification
US Breed Group Fancy pigeons
EE Breed Group Utility Pigeons (Form)
Pigeon
Columba livia

The German Beauty Homer is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding, from German racing pigeons.[1] German Beauty Homers along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The breed was first developed around one hundred years ago.[2]

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References

  1. Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co. pp. Pg91. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
  2. Child, Brad R. (May–June 2007). "Stability of the German Beauty Homer in America". Purebred Pigeon Magazine. pp. Pg40.


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