TY - JOUR A1 - , T1 - Caudal duplication (dipygus) in a Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) JO - Eur. J. Anat. SN - 1136-4890 Y1 - 2012 VL - 16 SP - 221 EP - 223 UR - http://www.eurjanat.com/web/paper.php?id=120031jc KW - Dipygus KW - Caudal duplication KW - Congenital defect KW - Pigeon,Columba livia N2 - The first description of caudal duplication (dipygus) in a pigeon (Columba livia) is presented. Congenital defect is macroscopically and radiologically described. A surgical exeresis was completed. Possible causes are discussed. Although it is unknown if congenital duplications are caused by genetic or environmental factors, or both, genetic factors can be suspected in this case. ER -