Turbiteen
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Other namesSyrian Turbiteen; Barharisi
Country of originSyria
Crest typePeak
Feather ornamentationFoot stockings
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| Other names | Syrian Turbiteen; Barharisi |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Syria |
| Traits | |
| Crest type | Peak |
| Feather ornamentation | Foot stockings |
| Classification | |
| US Breed Group | Syrian |
| Notes | |
| White saddle marked, with colored spots on head and checks | |
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Turbiteen is a breed of pigeon developed in the Middle East with selective breeding. It is primarily considered an Oriental Frill type breed.[1] The Turbiteen along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the rock dove (Columba livia).
Colors
These birds come in a variety of colors, are white bodied with colored wing shields, forehead snip and cheek markings. Also they have a very nicely developed frill of feathers down the breast and a rather short beek.[2] beak
Black, blue, red, yellow, dun, dilute blue
History
Believed to be developed in the Mesopotamian area. They arrived in Germany from England in 1870 and were further developed into their won unique strain.[3]
Status
Rare
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