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Reverse-wing Pouter

The Reverse-wing Pouter is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Reverse-wing Pouters, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove . The breed is known for its eye-catching markings.

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Reverse-wing Pouter
A black Reverse-wing Pouter
Conservation statusCommon
Other namesReverse-wing Cropper (also spelled Reversewing or Reverse Wing)
Country of originGermany
Classification
Australian Breed GroupCropper/Pouter Group 5
US Breed GroupCropper and Pouters
EE Breed GroupPouter/cropper

The Reverse-wing Pouter (German: Verkehrtflügelkröpfer) is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Reverse-wing Pouters, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia).1 The breed is known for its eye-catching markings.2

Origin

The breed originated in Saxony and Thuringia in the early 19th century.2

  • Black
    Black
  • Yellow
    Yellow
  • Schachtzabel 1906 Tafel 59
    Schachtzabel 1906 Tafel 59
See also

See also

References

References

  1. Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, South Carolina: Levi Publishing. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
  2. Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards.
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