Old Dutch Capuchine

Old Dutch Capuchine

Black Old Dutch Capuchine
Conservation status	Common
Country of origin	Netherlands
Classification
US Breed Group	Fancy
EE Breed Group	Structure Pigeons
Pigeon Columba livia

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 of the rock dove (Columba livia).[1]

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

See also

• List of pigeon breeds

References

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

External links

• Media related to Old Dutch Capuchine at Wikimedia Commons