Budapest Highflier

Budapest Highflier
Conservation Status Common
Classification
US Breed Group Fancy
Pigeon (Columba livia)

The Budapest Highflier (also known as Poltli) is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] Budapest Highfliers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia). The breed is the most popular in its native Hungary.[2]

References

  1. ^ Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2. 
  2. ^ Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards.

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