The Stargard Shaker (German name: ''Stargarder Zitterhals'', French name: ''Trembleur de Stargard''), also called Zitterhall (german: Zitterhals, sg. 'trembling neck pigeon', ''Zitterhälse'', pl. 'trembling necks'), is a
breed
A breed is a specific group of domestic animals having homogeneous appearance (phenotype), homogeneous behavior, and/or other characteristics that distinguish it from other organisms of the same species. In literature, there exist several slig ...
of
fancy pigeon developed over many years of
selective breeding.
Originally developed in Pomerania. Zitterhals have curved swan-like necks that tremble or shake in a way similar to
Fantail pigeons. A Zitterhals pigeon was one of the champions at the 2007 NPA Grand Nationals.
Zitterhals Champion at npausa
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See also
* List of pigeon breeds
References
External links
*
Pigeon breeds originating in Germany
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