Saxon Fairy Swallow pigeon

The Saxon Fairy Swallow is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. Saxon Fairy Swallows, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia).[1] The Saxon Swallows and Wing Pigeons have various markings and patterns (spot marking, cap marking etc.).[2]

Saxon Fairy Swallow

Saxon Fairy Swallow pigeons are well known for the odd feathered feet.

See also

List of pigeon breeds

References

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.

External links

Media related to Saxon Wing Pigeon at Wikimedia Commons

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