The Dragoon is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] Dragoons, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the wild rock dove (Columba livia). The Dragoon was one of the breeds used in the development of the Racing Homer.[1] A very old breed of British origin, referred to by Moore (1735).[2]
 Blue bar Dragoon pigeon | |
| Conservation status | Common |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Classification | |
| US Breed Group | Fancy |
| Notes | |
| At one time, the most popular breed of pigeon kept in the UK | |
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A similar looking pigeon is the Indian Gola, but the Gola has more mottled wings.
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References edit
- ^ a b Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
- ^ Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards.
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