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Helmet pigeon

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(Redirected from Helmet (pigeon)) Breed of pigeon
Helmet
Red helmet
Conservation statusCommon
Classification
US Breed GroupFancy
Notes
This breed has several minor variations: medium face, short face, plainhead and crested.

The Helmet is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Helmets, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The breed has medium face, short face, plain-head and crested varieties. Helmet pigeons have been referenced since the early 15th century and appear to have origins in Germany. The modern varieties were refined in the latter 20th century.

See also

References

  1. Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
  2. Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards.
  3. American Helmet Association

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