.jpg) Red self Danzig Highflier | |
| Conservation status | Common |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Poland |
| Classification | |
| US Breed Group | high-flying |
| EE Breed Group | Tumbler and Highflyer |
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TheDanzig Highflyer is abreed offancy pigeon developed over many years ofselective breeding.[1] Danzig Highflyers, along with other varieties ofdomesticated pigeons, are all descendants from therock pigeon (Columba livia). There are two major variates of the Danzig Highflyer: ones that are bred for show, and others as pets for flying.
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It is thought this breed had its origin in the vicinity ofDanzig in 1807. Other sources point to the ancient province ofGalicia-Poland.[2]
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