Felégyhaza Tumbler

Felégyhaza Tumbler

Felégyhaza Tumbler
Conservation status Common
Other names Kiskunfélegyházi keringö
Country of origin Hungary
Classification
US Breed Group Fancy
EE Breed Group Tumbler and Highflyer
Notes
A very distinctively marked breed.
Pigeon
Columba livia

The Felégyhaza Tumbler is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] Felegyhazer Tumblers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The name is short for Kiskunfelegyhaza, a town in the Hungarian lowlands.[2]

See also

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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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