Old Dutch Capuchine

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 from the rock pigeon (Columba livia).[1]

Old Dutch Capuchine
Black Old Dutch Capuchine
Conservation statusCommon
Country of originNetherlands
Classification
US Breed GroupFancy
EE Breed GroupStructure Pigeons

This breed of pigeon is known for its head crest. It is famous in Malaysia and Singapore.

See also

References

  1. Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
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