• Fancy pigeon refers to any breed of domestic pigeon, which is a domesticated form of the wild rock dove (Columba livia). They are bred by pigeon fanciers...
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    Pigeon keeping or pigeon fancying is the art and science of breeding domestic pigeons. People have practiced pigeon keeping for at least 5,000 years and...
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    carrier pigeon; this nomenclature can be confusing, though, since it is distinct from the English carrier, an ancient breed of fancy pigeon. Modern-day...
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    is a breed of fancy pigeon, notable for the metallic sheen of its feathers. Archangels, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants...
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    The Fantail is a popular breed of fancy pigeon. It is characterised by a fan-shaped tail, resembling a peacock, composed of 30 to 40 feathers, abnormally...
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    18th century, European interest in fancy pigeons began, and breeders there greatly expanded the variety of pigeons, importing birds from the Middle East...
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    of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding that originated in Asia. Jacobins, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are...
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    The Ice pigeon (Polish: Lazurek; German: Eistaube) is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Ice pigeons, along with...
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  • Tumbler pigeons, a breed group of fancy pigeons Passenger Pigeon Pemba Green Pigeon Persian Highflyer --> Piacentino (I/004) Piestanau Giant Pigeon (SK/048)...
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    is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Carriers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants...
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    is a breed of fancy pigeon known for its impressive size and gentle nature. Lahores, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants...
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  • of competitive pigeon sport: Pigeon racing Tumbling Highflying Tippler (Endurance) Though not quite a sport, fancy breeds of pigeons are also bred to...
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    The Old German Owl (German: Altdeutsches Mövchen) is a breed of fancy pigeon, and the originator of the short faced German Shield Owls. It was the first...
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    English Pouter (category Pigeon breeds originating in England)
    breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. English Pouters, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants...
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    The African Owl is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. They originated in Tunisia (Africa), and were imported into...
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    unimportant. Utility pigeons are one of three main breed groupings used by pigeon fanciers. The other two are Flying/Sporting and Fancy. The characteristics...
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  • Colour pigeons, a group of Saxon breeds of fancy pigeons Saxon Fairy Swallow pigeon, a breed of fancy pigeon Saxon Monk, a breed of fancy pigeon Saxon...
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    The Nun is a breed of fancy pigeon developed through many years of selective breeding. It was known as the Dutch Shell Pigeon in continental Europe. Nuns...
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    breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. French Mondains, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants...
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    Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2. Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book...
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  • Concezione dei Cappuccini in Rome, Italy Old Dutch Capuchine, a breed of fancy pigeon This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Capuchin...
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    progressing to higher forms. Unconventionally, Darwin asked questions of fancy pigeon and animal breeders as well as established scientists. At the zoo he...
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    fabric. Fancy rat Laboratory mouse Laboratory rat Mus musculus domesticus Mouse Animal fancy Fancy pigeon Golden mouse Rodents as pets "AFRMA Fancy Mice...
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    Budapest Short-faced Tumbler (category Pigeon breed stubs)
    Budapest Short-faced Tumblers are a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. The breed was created in Budapest, Hungary....
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    breed of fancy pigeon. Bohemian Fairy Swallows, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the Rock Pigeon (Columba...
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    breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Aachen Lacquer Shield Owls along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all...
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    The English Magpie is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. They can also be very easily spotted in England and in most...
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    Indian Fantail (category Pigeon breeds)
    breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Indian Fantails, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants...
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    Oriental Roller (category Pigeon breeds)
    breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Oriental Rollers, along with all other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are descended...
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    breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Saxon Fairy Swallows, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all...
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