Old Dutch Capuchine

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Old Dutch Capuchine
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Black Old Dutch Capuchine
Conservation statusCommon
Country of originNetherlands
Classification
US Breed Group Fancy
EE Breed Group Structure Pigeons

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

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This breed of pigeon is known for its head crest. It is famous in Malaysia and Singapore.

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References

  1. Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN   0-85390-013-2.