Breed of pigeon
German Modena![]() Black Gazzi German Modena |
| Conservation status | Common |
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| Country of origin | Germany |
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| US Breed Group | Fancy |
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| EE Breed Group | Utility Pigeons (Hen) |
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| One of two major variations of the Modena breed. |
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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 of the rock dove (Columba livia).
See also
References
- ^ Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
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