 Black Old Dutch Capuchine | |
| Conservation status | Common |
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| Country of origin | Netherlands |
| Classification | |
| US Breed Group | Fancy |
| EE Breed Group | Structure Pigeons |
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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]
This breed of pigeon is known for its head crest. It is famous in Biggleswade, Malaysia and Singapore.
Capuchin can refer to:
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