Old Dutch Capuchine

Old Dutch Capuchine

Black Old Dutch Capuchine
Conservation status Common
Country of origin Netherlands
Classification
US Breed Group Fancy
EE Breed Group Structure Pigeons

The Old Dutch Capuchine is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Old Dutch Capuchines, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia).[1]

This breed of pigeon is known for its head crest. It is famous in Malaysia and Singapore.

See also

References

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