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Modena pigeon

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Modena
Bronze Schietti
Conservation statusCommon
Country of originItaly
Classification
US Breed GroupFancy
EE Breed GroupHen Pigeons
Notes
Originally a flying breed now bred solely for exhibition.

The Modena is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] Modenas along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia).

Description

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The breed comes in many different colors in two main varieties, Gazzi and Schietti. Gazzi is a pied marking with the head and portion of the throat, the wings and the tail colored and the rest of the bird being white. Schiettis are non-pied.[1]

Origin

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The breed is of Italian origin and derives its name from the city of Modena where it was first bred centuries ago.[1] This breed is also now found in Oshikoto region of Namibia in Onayena constituency.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
  • 2. Casa De Stoke, (2023). Onuutako game and domestic; The scene of fauna and flora. Onayena constituency.
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