Damascene pigeon
Barred Damascene | |
Conservation status | Common |
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Classification | |
US Breed Group | Fancy pigeons |
EE Breed Group | Utility pigeons (form) |
Notes | |
An old breed mentioned in some of the oldest literature regarding domesticated pigeons. | |
Pigeon Columba livia |
The Damascene is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] Damascenes, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The breed is thought to have originated in Damascus, Syria and hence its name.[2]
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