Altenburg Trumpeter Explained

Altenburger Trumpeter
Status:Common
Augroup:Asian feather and voice pigeons
Usgroup:Fancy pigeons
Eegroup:Trumpeter pigeons
Note:Known for special vocalization that the pigeon makes

The Altenburger Trumpeter is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] Altenburger Trumpeters along with other breeds of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). There are several breeds of trumpeter pigeons which are known for their vocal cooing which sounds similar to laughter or trumpeting. The breeds with this ability are collectively known as "voice" pigeons.

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Notes and References

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