Donek (Dönek)
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| Origin | Turkey |
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| Scientific name | Columba livia |
| Rank | Breed |
| US Breed Group | Flying |
| Higher classification | Rock dove |
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| ID | 2974894 |
About Donek (Dönek)
The Donek is a Turkish breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. The name Donek is of Turkish language origin and means, "turning and dropping down from the sky. " The Donek, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon.