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).
 Bronze Schietti | |
| Conservation status | Common |
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| Country of origin | Italy |
| Classification | |
| US Breed Group | Fancy |
| EE Breed Group | Hen Pigeons |
| Notes | |
| Originally a flying breed now bred solely for exhibition. | |
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Description edit
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 edit
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 edit
References edit
- ^ 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.
External links edit
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