The English Fantail is a highly developed breed of fancy pigeon.[1] The Fantail, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia). The Fantail is said to have originated in India, but there are early references to it in Spain and China.[2]
 English Fantail | |
| Conservation status | Common |
|---|---|
| Other names | Garden Fantail |
| Country of origin | India |
| Traits | |
| Feather ornamentation | Fan shaped tail with 30 to 40 feathers |
| Classification | |
| Australian Breed Group | Asian feather and voice pigeons |
| US Breed Group | Fancy pigeons |
| EE Breed Group | Structure pigeons |
| Notes | |
| A popular exhibition breed. | |
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See also edit
References edit
- ^ Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
- ^ Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards.
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