Research Article

Morphological Characteristics of Şanlıurfa Yapışan (Tumbler) Pigeons (Columba livia domestica)

Volume: 11 Number: 1 May 15, 2022
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Morphological Characteristics of Şanlıurfa Yapışan (Tumbler) Pigeons (Columba livia domestica)

Abstract

Şanlıurfa is referred to as one of the pigeon domestication centers. It is also believed that most of the pigeon breeds in Turkey originated from Şanlıurfa pigeons. This study was carried out to determine the morphological characteristics of the Şanlıurfa Yapışan (Tumbler) pigeon native to Şanlıurfa in Turkey. The animal material of the study, according to their age, was 06-12 months (Group 1, n=43), 13-24 months (Group 2, n=49), and > 24 months (Group 3, n=36), as well as male (n=65) and female (n=63) 128 heads of Yapışan pigeons. Chosen for their ability to somersault or roll backwards during flight, Tumbler pigeons are one of the domesticated pigeons descended from the Rock pigeon. All the Yapışan pigeons have trotters. The trotter feathers are soft, curved to the side, overlapping, and give the foot a thick appearance. The leg pads above the elbow are curved in and out, giving the feeling of covering between the legs, and the pads do not go beyond the toes. The difference between the sex groups was statistically significant in terms of all the other features except tail length in the morphological features examined. The effect of age on wingspan (P<0.001), wing length (P<0.05) and, tail length (P<0.001) was determined to be significant. The findings of this study verified the view that Yapışan pigeons are a breed. Supporting this result with future genetic characterization and similar studies will be meaningful.

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Supporting Institution

This research was supported by Harran University Project Office with project no: 21190.

Project Number

21190

Thanks

We would like to thank our valuable pigeon-loving breeders, who provided us with convenience in terms of obtaining the necessary data for the study in a healthy way and putting their valuable pigeons into the service of the study. We also thank the Harran University Project Office, which supported this research with project number 21190, for their support.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Veterinary Surgery

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

May 15, 2022

Submission Date

April 26, 2022

Acceptance Date

May 29, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 11 Number: 1

APA
Çelik, R. (2022). Morphological Characteristics of Şanlıurfa Yapışan (Tumbler) Pigeons (Columba livia domestica). Harran University Journal of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 11(1), 106-112. https://doi.org/10.31196/huvfd.1109349
AMA
1.Çelik R. Morphological Characteristics of Şanlıurfa Yapışan (Tumbler) Pigeons (Columba livia domestica). Harran Univ Vet Fak Derg. 2022;11(1):106-112. doi:10.31196/huvfd.1109349
Chicago
Çelik, Romedi. 2022. “Morphological Characteristics of Şanlıurfa Yapışan (Tumbler) Pigeons (Columba Livia Domestica)”. Harran University Journal of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 11 (1): 106-12. https://doi.org/10.31196/huvfd.1109349.
EndNote
Çelik R (May 1, 2022) Morphological Characteristics of Şanlıurfa Yapışan (Tumbler) Pigeons (Columba livia domestica). Harran University Journal of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 11 1 106–112.
IEEE
[1]R. Çelik, “Morphological Characteristics of Şanlıurfa Yapışan (Tumbler) Pigeons (Columba livia domestica)”, Harran Univ Vet Fak Derg, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 106–112, May 2022, doi: 10.31196/huvfd.1109349.
ISNAD
Çelik, Romedi. “Morphological Characteristics of Şanlıurfa Yapışan (Tumbler) Pigeons (Columba Livia Domestica)”. Harran University Journal of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 11/1 (May 1, 2022): 106-112. https://doi.org/10.31196/huvfd.1109349.
JAMA
1.Çelik R. Morphological Characteristics of Şanlıurfa Yapışan (Tumbler) Pigeons (Columba livia domestica). Harran Univ Vet Fak Derg. 2022;11:106–112.
MLA
Çelik, Romedi. “Morphological Characteristics of Şanlıurfa Yapışan (Tumbler) Pigeons (Columba Livia Domestica)”. Harran University Journal of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, vol. 11, no. 1, May 2022, pp. 106-12, doi:10.31196/huvfd.1109349.
Vancouver
1.Romedi Çelik. Morphological Characteristics of Şanlıurfa Yapışan (Tumbler) Pigeons (Columba livia domestica). Harran Univ Vet Fak Derg. 2022 May 1;11(1):106-12. doi:10.31196/huvfd.1109349

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