Indian fantail pigeons are among the oldest and most well-known breeds of domesticated fancy pigeons. They are beautiful and very popular.


Its tail is shaped like a fan. It is thought that the breed originated in either China, India, Pakistan, or Spain. The breed has many sub-varieties.


Among the sub-varieties of this breed are the Indian Fantail, English Fantail, and Thai Fantail.

As one of the examples in the first chapter of On The Origin Of Species, Charles Darwin used it. Find out more about this breed below.

Fantail Pigeon Appearance



A Fantail pigeon is an average-sized bird with an attractive appearance. This bird is easily identified by its fan-shaped tail, which consists of 30-40 feathers, abnormally more than the other members of the pigeon family, which usually have 12-14 feathers.



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Silky is a feather mutation that results in an interesting lace effect on a Fantail's tail feathers. Fantails with this mutation are called silky or lacy fantails. American and Indian Fantail pigeons are the two most common forms of this breed.


American Fantails stand on their tip-toes and lean back, almost burying their heads under their breasts and tails. The Indian Fantail pigeon is much larger in size, crested, and has feathered feet.


Additionally, they have a fairly natural stance, The Fantail pigeon is available in many colors, including black, blue, dun, red, white, silver, yellow,silver, yellow, and various splashes. Photo and info from Featherlite and Wikipedia.


Uses of fantail pigeon

The Fantail pigeon is primarily kept for exhibition or ornamental purposes. It can also be kept as a pet.

Some more information about  fantail pigeon

Fantail pigeons are a breed with a unique appearance. Pigeon flyers often use it in the training of racing and Tippler pigeons.


As droppers, they are placed on the loft landing board as a signal for flying birds to come in and be fed.


Breeds such as these are also good as pets, as well as for showing and ornamental purposes. Please review the following breed profile for more information.


Breed Name

Fantail

Breed Purpose

Exhibition, ornamental and pets

Special Notes

Beautiful, good for exhibition purposes, good for raising as pets, not good parents


Breed Class

Average

Climate Tolerance

All climates

Flying Ability

Average

As Pets

Good

Color

many

Rarity

Common

Country/Place of Origin

India