Saxon Shield

Saxon Shield

A Saxon Shield
Conservation status Common
Country of origin Saxony
Classification
Pigeon
Columba livia

The Saxon Shield is a breed of fancy pigeon. Saxon Shields, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia).

Appearance

The Saxon Shield comes in many colors including black, blue, red and yellow with white bars or spangles, blue with black bars or barless, blue check or silver check.

Origin

The Saxon Shield originated in Saxony.

See also

Saxon Shield Standard http://www.azpigeonclub.org/bird_standards/saxon_shield.htm


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