Gaditano Pouter

Gaditano Pouter

Gaditano Pouter
Conservation status Common
Country of origin Spain
Classification
US Breed Group Fancy
EE Breed Group Pouter and Cropper
Notes
This breed is used for a very special game referred to as "thieving".
Pigeon
Columba livia

The Gaditano Pouter is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] Gaditano Pouters, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia).

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.
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