Saxon Monk

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Saxon Monk, (blue-laced barred)

The Saxon Monk is a breed of fancy pigeon. [1] Saxon Monks, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia).

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Appearance

The Saxon Monk comes in five colors including blue, black, purple, red, yellow and silver with white bars or spangles with pink wings

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References

  1. Ison, Dennis F. (1984). Fancy Pigeon Standards. Published in conjunction with the National Pigeon Association [by] Nimrod. p. 117. ISBN   978-0-904558-59-3.