Conservation status Common US Breed Group high-flying Scientific name Columba livia Higher classification Domestic pigeon | Country of origin Poland EE Breed Group Tumbler and Highflyer Origin Poland Rank Breed | |
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Similar English Short‑Faced Tumbler, Komorn Tumbler, English Long‑Faced Tumbler, Giant Runt, Reversewing Pouter | ||
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The Danzig Highflyer is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Danzig Highflyers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). There are two major variates of the Danzig Highflyer: ones that are bred for show, and others as pets for flying.
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Danzig highflyer fancy pigeon
History
It is thought this breed had its origin in the vicinity of Danzig (now Gdansk) in 1807. Other sources point to the ancient province of Galicia-Poland
References
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