Egyptian Swift pigeon

Egyptian Swift

Egyptian Swift
Conservation status	Common
Country of origin	Egypt
Classification
Australian Breed Group	Group 4 Homers & Hens
US Breed Group	Flying pigeons
EE Breed Group	Utility pigeons (form)
Pigeon Columba livia

The Egyptian Swift is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. The name swift was given by reason of a resemblance to the bird of that name. Egyptian Swifts, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). The breed is known for its long wings and tail and its short beak. The flying Egyptian Swift is one or two inches shorter than a show Egyptian Swift.

In Egypt the standards passed on for many generations. The most veteran fanciers of a neighbourhood act as judges to settle differences among beginners. That system worked adequately and led to regional varieties of the breed. The main local groups are: Safi, Otati, Anbary Asmar, Ahmar Gohzar, Bolk, Mesawed, Rehani, Karakandy, Absy, Halaby, Egyptian Halaby, Egyptian Absy and Kojook.

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  Egipski Barwy Ryani
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  Ottati OC

See also

• Pigeon Diet
• Pigeon Housing

American Pigeon Journal Nov. 1949

• List of pigeon breeds

External links

• Media related to Egyptian Swift at Wikimedia Commons