| 词条 | Madrasi Highflyer |
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The Madrasi Highflyer also known as Thavdal is a breed of performance pigeon developed over centuries for endurance flying. Thavdal, along with other breeds of domesticated pigeons are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia).[1] OriginThey are native to and predominantly bred in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. AppearanceThey have a streamlined body ideal for flying long hours. They usually have orange to reddish eyes. PerformanceThey are specifically bred to withstand the hot and humid conditions of southern India. They are usually flown during the monsoon months of June, July and August in tournaments. They are capable of flying up to 14 hours for several days during the competition. Some exceptional birds fly more than 20 hours. See also
References1. ^{{cite book |last=Levi |first=Wendell |title= The Pigeon|year= 1977|publisher= Levi Publishing Co, Inc|location= Sumter, S.C.|isbn=0-85390-013-2 }} Further reading
2 : Pigeon breeds|Pigeon breeds originating in India |
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