Biology:Budapest Short-faced Tumbler

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Short description: Breed of pigeon
Budapest Short Face Tumbler
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Budapest Short Face Tumbler
Conservation statusCommon
Other namesBudapest Shortbeak (EE)
Country of originHungary
Classification
US Breed GroupFancy
EE Breed GroupTumbler and Highflyer

Budapest Short-faced Tumblers are a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] The breed was created in Budapest, Hungary. Budapest Short-faced Tumblers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia).

See also

References

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