Saxon Fairy Swallow pigeon

Saxon Fairy Swallow
Black
Conservation statusCommon
Other namesFairy Swallow
Country of originSaxony
DistributionEurope, US, Australia
TypeShow
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    14 oz
  • Female:
    13 oz
Crest typeshell to fan shape
Feather ornamentationHigh luster, Foot feathering
Colorblack, blue, silver, red, yellow,
Lifespan12 years
markingscolored wings and spot on forehead
Length14 inches
eye colorbull
Classification
AustralianColor breeds Group 2
EuropeanColor
USColor

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.

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

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.
  • Media related to Saxon Wing Pigeon at Wikimedia Commons


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