Damascene pigeon

Breed of pigeon

Damascene

Barred Damascene

Conservation status| Common
Country of origin| Syria
Classification
US Breed Group| Fancy pigeons
EE Breed Group| Utility pigeons (form)
Notes
An old breed mentioned in some of the oldest literature regarding domesticated pigeons.

* Pigeon
* Columba livia

The Damascene, also known as the Istanbullu[1] pigeon, is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[2] Damascenes, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (also called rock pigeon) (Columba livia). The breed is thought to have originated in Damascus, Syria and hence its name.[3]

## Appearance

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The Damascene is entirely white or silver-grey, with a black tail tip and wing bars. The under feathers of the neck are dark grey, and so is the skin. The primary flight feathers grow darker towards the tips. The head and breast should have no markings.[4]

Damascenes may also be grouse-legged, with a short layer of feathers covering the legs, but clean legs are preferred by breeders.[4]

## See also

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* List of pigeon breeds

## References

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1. ^ Yilmaz, Savas, Ertugrul, & Wilson (June 2013). "The domestic livestock resources of Turkey: inventory of pigeon groups and breeds with notes on breeder organizations". World's Poultry Science Journal. 69 (2): 265–278\. doi:10.1017/S0043933913000299. S2CID 83961577.`{{cite journal}}`: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
2. ^ Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
3. ^ * Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards
4. ^ a b Joseph, Ludlow (1879). International Standard of Excellence for Judging Pigeons.

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