Turbit

Turbit
black
Conservation statusCommon
Standardyes
TypeShow
UseShow
Traits
Crest typepeak
Feather ornamentationJabot
Colorblack, blue, yellow, red, brown
Lifespan12 years
headelongated
markingshield
eye colorbull
Classification
AustralianOwls Group 3
EuropeanOwls
USOwls and Frills

The Turbit is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] Turbits, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The breed is known for its peaked crest, short beak and frill of feathers on its breast.[2]

  • Blue bar
  • Columba domestica var. turbita 1860
  • Schachtzabel 1906 Tafel 70

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.
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