Lucerne Gold Collar

Lucerne Gold Collar

Lucerne Gold Collar
Conservation status Common
Country of origin Switzerland
Classification
US Breed Group Fancy pigeons
EE Breed Group Colour pigeons (CH/421)
Pigeon
Columba livia

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]

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
  2. Derbyshire, D.L. "The Swiss Lucerne" (Web article). Feathered World. Retrieved 2008-06-11.


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