The Donek is a Macedonian breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding. The name Donek is ofMacedonian origin and means, "falling down from the sky."[1] The Donek, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia).[2] The breed is known for its aerial acrobatics (spiral diving) and as such is more of a performance breed rather than a purely fancy variety. Their aerial spiraling return when called back to the loft makes a spectacular sight.
Self red Donek
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| Conservation status | Common |
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| Classification | |
| US Breed Group | Flying |
| Notes | |
| A flying breed with a very distinctive aerial performance. | |
| Pigeon Columba livia | |
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