Norwich_Cropper

Norwich Cropper

Norwich Cropper

Breed of pigeon

The Norwich Cropper is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. The Norwich Cropper along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia).[1] The Norwich Cropper is thought to have been developed from a breed called the Oploper and is of Dutch origin.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
  2. [2]
    Sutherland, Spencer (March–April 2008). "Origin and History of the Norwich Cropper (translation)". Purebred Pigeon.


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