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English Carrier pigeon
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The Carrier or English Carrier is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] Carriers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). They have a long slender body, with a long neck in proportion to the rest of the body, and distinctive features including a rounded hard wattle.
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![]() A blue bar English Carrier | |
Conservation status | Common |
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Other names | English Carrier |
Country of origin | England |
Classification | |
US Breed Group | Wattle |
EE Breed Group | Wattle |
Notes | |
One of the oldest fancy breeds. | |
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