The German Modena (German: Deutsche Modeneser) is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] German Modenas, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia).
 Black Gazzi German Modena | |
| Conservation status | Common |
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| Country of origin | Germany |
| Classification | |
| US Breed Group | Fancy |
| EE Breed Group | Utility Pigeons (Hen) |
| Notes | |
| One of two major variations of the Modena breed. | |
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See also
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edit- ^ Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
External links
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