Saxon_Spot

Saxon Spot

Saxon Spot

Breed of pigeon

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).

Saxon Spot (black)

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 [1]

Origin

The Saxon Spot originated in Saxony.

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Saxon Spot Pigeon Characteristics, Uses & Origin". 20 May 2021.
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