The Lucerne Gold Collar is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] Lucerne Gold Collars, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). The collar is required to be a rich but clear golden yellow.[2]

Lucerne Gold Collar
Lucerne Gold Collar
Conservation statusCommon
Country of originSwitzerland
Classification
US Breed GroupFancy pigeons
EE Breed GroupColour pigeons (CH/421)

History

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This breed as the name suggests originated in Lucerne, Switzerland. The breed is a variety of Swiss Lucerne peak crested pigeon.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
  2. ^ Derbyshire, D.L. "The Swiss Lucerne". Feathered World. Archived from the original (Web article) on 2008-06-17. Retrieved 2008-06-11.
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