Norwich Cropper
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The Norwich Cropper is a breed
of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding
. The Norwich Cropper along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the Rock Pigeon
(Columba livia). The Norwich Cropper is thought to have been developed from a breed called the Oploper and is of Dutch origin.
Breed
A breed is a group of domestic animals or plants with a homogeneous appearance, behavior, and other characteristics that distinguish it from other animals or plants of the same species. Despite the centrality of the idea of "breeds" to animal husbandry, there is no scientifically accepted...
of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding
Selective breeding
Selective breeding is the process of breeding plants and animals for particular genetic traits. Typically, strains that are selectively bred are domesticated, and the breeding is sometimes done by a professional breeder. Bred animals are known as breeds, while bred plants are known as varieties,...
. The Norwich Cropper along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the Rock Pigeon
Rock Pigeon
The Rock Dove or Rock Pigeon, is a member of the bird family Columbidae . In common usage, this bird is often simply referred to as the "pigeon"....
(Columba livia). The Norwich Cropper is thought to have been developed from a breed called the Oploper and is of Dutch origin.