German Modena

German Modena

Black Gazzi German Modena
Conservation status Common
Country of origin Germany
Classification
US Breed Group Fancy
EE Breed Group Utility Pigeons (Hen)
Notes
One of two major variations of the Modena breed.
Pigeon
Columba livia

The German Modena (German: Deutsche Modeneser) is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] German Modenas, 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.
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