Gaditano Pouter

Gaditano Pouter
Conservation Status Common
Country of origin Spain
Classification
US Breed Group Fancy
Notes
This breed is used for a very special game referred to as "thieving".
Pigeon (Columba livia)

The Gaditano Pouter is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] Gaditano Pouters along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia).

See also

References

  1. ^ Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.