Ghent Cropper

Ghent Cropper

Ghent Cropper
Conservation status Common
Classification
US Breed Group Fancy pigeons
EE Breed Group Pouter/Cropper (B/309)
Pigeon
Columba livia

The Ghent Cropper is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] Ghent Croppers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia).

See also

References

  1. ↑ Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
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