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Stralsund Highflyer

Stralsund Highflyer
The breed in the Stralsund zoo

The Stralsund Highflyer (German: Stralsunder Hochflieger) is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Stralsund Highflyers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia).[1]

History

It was notably studied during the 19th century by Heinrich Bodinus. The breed emerged in Pomerania, where Stralsund, Germany is located, and was developed from the French Cumulet.[2][3] It is renowned for its high flight, making it a popular bird for competitions and exhibitions.

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.
  3. ^ Wendell Levi, The Pigeon, Sumter S.C. Levi Publishing Co & Inc, 1977


Quelle: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stralsund_Highflyer