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Magpie Pattern Breeds
أنواع العقعق (نقشة Magpie)
Breeds characterized by a sharp, high-contrast black/white "magpie" color pattern; found in England and Central Europe.
Sub-breeds
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Swallow Breeds
أنواع السنونو (Swallow)
Moorhead Breeds
أنواع مورهيد (Moorhead)
Turbit/Turbiteen Breeds
أنواع تربيت (Turbit/Turbiteen)
Priest/Monk Breeds
أنواع الراهب/القسيس (Priest/Monk)
Shield Breeds
أنواع الدرع (Shield)
Syrian/Levantine Breeds
الحمام الشامي (Syrian/Levantine)
Other Individual Breeds
أنواع فردية أخرى
Country Flagship Breeds
سلالات علم لكل دولة
Highfliers
الهايفلايرز
German Toy Breeds (Saxon/Thuringian)
الحمام الألماني الزخرفي (سكسوني/تورينجي)
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