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Distance Between Turkish Pigeon Breeds in terms of Behavioral, Morphological, and Some Genetic Characteristics

Cilt: 9 Sayı: 1 30 Haziran 2026
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Distance Between Turkish Pigeon Breeds in terms of Behavioral, Morphological, and Some Genetic Characteristics

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In terms of pigeon diversity, Anatolia is culturally and biologically rich. This study aimed to classify twenty-two local Turkish pigeon breeds based on their phenotypic and genetic characteristics using multiple correspondence analysis (MCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA). A total of seventy-six qualitative and quantitative traits were coded in binary form (presence/absence) to reveal inter-breed relationships. The first three MCA dimensions explained 40.92% of the total variation and effectively reflected similarities among breeds. According to the MCA results, short-beaked breeds formed a distinct cluster, while diving–spinning breeds grouped separately. The Takla breed, on the other hand, appeared clearly distinct from all others, consistent with its unique flight performance and widespread distribution. HCA using Ward’s method and Euclidean distance produced four clusters; however, evaluation criteria indicated limited clustering accuracy, suggesting that binary data were insufficient for robust hierarchical grouping. Overall, MCA provided a more reliable representation of phenotypic and genetic similarities than HCA. In particular, the grouping of short-beaked pigeon breeds and diver-spinner breeds, based on the results of Euclidean distance calculation using three-dimensional coordinates from the MCA, shows that Turkish pigeon breeds tend to group themselves according to their functional characteristics, while the shared geographical origin should also not be disregarded. This study contributes to the understanding of behavioural, morphological, and genetic relationships among native pigeon breeds in Turkey and offers a methodological framework for their characterization and conservation of these cultural assets.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Hayvan Üreme ve Islahı, Zootekni, Genetik ve Biyoistatistik

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Haziran 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

11 Ocak 2026

Kabul Tarihi

17 Haziran 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 9 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Savaş, T., & Erdem, H. (2026). Distance Between Turkish Pigeon Breeds in terms of Behavioral, Morphological, and Some Genetic Characteristics. Hayvan Bilimi ve Ürünleri Dergisi, 9(1), 53-68. https://doi.org/10.51970/jasp.1861244
AMA
1.Savaş T, Erdem H. Distance Between Turkish Pigeon Breeds in terms of Behavioral, Morphological, and Some Genetic Characteristics. HBÜD. 2026;9(1):53-68. doi:10.51970/jasp.1861244
Chicago
Savaş, Türker, ve Hakan Erdem. 2026. “Distance Between Turkish Pigeon Breeds in terms of Behavioral, Morphological, and Some Genetic Characteristics”. Hayvan Bilimi ve Ürünleri Dergisi 9 (1): 53-68. https://doi.org/10.51970/jasp.1861244.
EndNote
Savaş T, Erdem H (01 Haziran 2026) Distance Between Turkish Pigeon Breeds in terms of Behavioral, Morphological, and Some Genetic Characteristics. Hayvan Bilimi ve Ürünleri Dergisi 9 1 53–68.
IEEE
[1]T. Savaş ve H. Erdem, “Distance Between Turkish Pigeon Breeds in terms of Behavioral, Morphological, and Some Genetic Characteristics”, HBÜD, c. 9, sy 1, ss. 53–68, Haz. 2026, doi: 10.51970/jasp.1861244.
ISNAD
Savaş, Türker - Erdem, Hakan. “Distance Between Turkish Pigeon Breeds in terms of Behavioral, Morphological, and Some Genetic Characteristics”. Hayvan Bilimi ve Ürünleri Dergisi 9/1 (01 Haziran 2026): 53-68. https://doi.org/10.51970/jasp.1861244.
JAMA
1.Savaş T, Erdem H. Distance Between Turkish Pigeon Breeds in terms of Behavioral, Morphological, and Some Genetic Characteristics. HBÜD. 2026;9:53–68.
MLA
Savaş, Türker, ve Hakan Erdem. “Distance Between Turkish Pigeon Breeds in terms of Behavioral, Morphological, and Some Genetic Characteristics”. Hayvan Bilimi ve Ürünleri Dergisi, c. 9, sy 1, Haziran 2026, ss. 53-68, doi:10.51970/jasp.1861244.
Vancouver
1.Türker Savaş, Hakan Erdem. Distance Between Turkish Pigeon Breeds in terms of Behavioral, Morphological, and Some Genetic Characteristics. HBÜD. 01 Haziran 2026;9(1):53-68. doi:10.51970/jasp.1861244


 

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