Carneau

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Recessive red Carneau
Recessive red Carneau

The Carneau is a breed of pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding primarily as a utility breed.[1] Carneau, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia). The breed is known for large size and suitability for squab production.

[edit] Origin

The Carneau originated in northern France and southern Belgium. Once a free flying breed, living by fielding.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0853900132. 
  2. ^ Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards.

[edit] See also

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