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Starling pigeon

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Starling
Starling
Conservation statusCommon
Classification
US Breed GroupFancy pigeons
EE Breed GroupColour pigeons (D/405)

The Starling is a breed of fancy pigeon, developed over many years of selective breeding. They are known for their iridescent feathers. Starlings, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia).[1]

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References

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