Saxon Spot
Black Spot Pigeon | |
| Conservation status | Rare |
|---|---|
| Other names | snip |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Traits | |
| Crest type | shell |
| Feather ornamentation | foot feathering |
| Classification | |
| US Breed Group | Fancy |
| EE Breed Group | Tumbler and Highflyer |
| |
The Saxon Spot (German: Sächsische Schnippe) is a breed of fancy pigeon. Saxon Spots, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). It is one of the oldest of the Toy breeds, already known in Southern Germany in 1735[1]
Appearance
The Saxon Spot comes in four color varieties: black, blue, red and yellow. The signature characteristic of the breed is a coloured spot on the top of their head. Their neck is short and their beak is long, with the upper beak being dark blue. The Saxon Spot's feet are well muffed. Their back is broad and their wings rest on the top of the birds tail [2]
Origin
The Saxon Spot originated in Saxony.
See also
- List of pigeon breeds
- Saxon Shield
- Saxon Monk
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:American_Pigeon_Journal_1951_03.pdf
References
- ^ American Pigeon Journal, 1951, March: Pigeon Portraits H.P. Macklin
- ^ "Saxon Spot Pigeon Characteristics, Uses & Origin". 20 May 2021.
External links
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