Lucerne Gold Collar

The Lucerne Gold Collar is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] Lucerne Gold Collars, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia). The collar is required to be a rich but clear golden yellow.[2]

History

This breed as the name suggests originated in Lucerne, Switzerland. The breed is a variety of Swiss Lucerne peak crested pigeon.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2. 
  2. ^ Derbyshire, D.L. (Web article). The Swiss Lucerne. Feathered World. http://www.winckley.co.uk/pages/previews/08/03/index.htm. Retrieved 2008-06-11. 

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