Conservation status Common US Breed Group Fancy pigeons Scientific name Columba livia Higher classification Rock dove | Country of origin India EE Breed Group Structure pigeons Origin India | |
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Feather ornamentation The head ornament is a combination of three parts known as the hood, mane and chain. Australian Breed Group Asian feather and voice pigeons Similar Fantail Pigeon, Indian Fantail, Old German Owl pigeon, Chinese Owl pigeon, Lahore Pigeon | ||
Jacobin pigeons a lecture by drew lobenstein p 1
The Jacobin is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding that originated in Asia. Jacobins, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock pigeon (Columba livia). It is in the Asian feather and voice pigeon show group. The breed is known for its feathered hood over its head.
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