Saxon Fairy Swallow pigeon

Saxon Fairy Swallow

Black
Conservation status	Common
Other names	Fairy Swallow
Country of origin	Saxony
Distribution	Europe, US, Australia
Type	Show
Traits
Weight	Male: 14 oz Female: 13 oz
Crest type	shell to fan shape
Feather ornamentation	High luster, Foot feathering
Color	black, blue, silver,red, yellow,
Lifespan	12 years
markings	colored wings and spot on forehead
Lenght	14 inches
eye color	bull
Classification
Australian	Color breeds Group 2
European	Color
US	Color
Pigeon Columba livia

The Saxon Fairy Swallow is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Saxon Fairy Swallows, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). ^[1] The Saxon Swallows and Wing Pigeons have various markings and patterns (spot marking, cap marking etc.). ^[2]

Saxon Fairy Swallow pigeons are well known for the odd feathered feet.^{[ citation needed ]}

Gallery

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  Black
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  Red
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  Saksońska czajka Blue
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  Saksonska czajka Black and Yellow
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  Schachtzabel 1906 Tafel 40

See also

• Pigeon Diet
• Pigeon Housing
• List of pigeon breeds

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.

External links

• Media related to Saxon Wing Pigeon at Wikimedia Commons