Pouter
A Pigmy Pouter
The Pouter pigeons are domesticated varieties of the rock pigeon, Columba livia, characterized by a very large, inflatable crop.[1] They are kept as ornamental or fancy breeds, valued for their unusual appearance. There are many varieties of pouter with little in common except for the nature of the crop. The origin of the breed is unknown, but Pouters have been bred in Europe for at least 400 years.
Common varieties
- Elster Cropper
- English Pouter
- Norwich Cropper
- Pigmy Pouter
- Horseman Thief Pouter
- Pomeranian Pouter
- Dutch Cropper
- Reversewing Pouter
- Holle Cropper
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