Danzig Highflyer

Danzig Highflier

Red self Danzig Highflier
Conservation status	Common
Country of origin	Poland
Classification
US Breed Group	high-flying
EE Breed Group	Tumbler and Highflyer
Pigeon Columba livia

The Danzig Highflyer is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.^[1] Danzig Highflyers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). There are two major variates of the Danzig Highflyer: ones that are bred for show, and others as pets for flying.

Cream

History

It is thought this breed had its origin in the vicinity of Danzig in 1807. Other sources point to the ancient province of Galicia-Poland.^[2]

See also

• List of pigeon breeds

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.

External links

• Media related to Danzig Highflyer at Wikimedia Commons