Modena pigeon
 Bronze shietti | |
| Conservation status | Common |
|---|---|
| Classification | |
| US Breed Group | Fancy |
| EE Breed Group | Hen Pigeons |
| Notes | |
| Originally a flying breed now bred solely for exhibition. | |
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Pigeon Columba livia | |
The Modena is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] Modenas along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia).
Description
The breed comes in many different colors in two main varieties, Gazzi and Schietti. Gazzi is a pied marking with the head and portion of the throat, the wings and the tail colored and the rest of the bird being white. Schietti's are non-pied.[1]
Origin
The breed is of Italian origin and derives its name from the city of Modena where it was first bred centuries ago.[1]
See also
References
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