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The Indian Fantail pigeon is a breed of domestic fancy pigeon which was originated in India. It was actually developed over many years of selective breeding.
This breed and other varieties of domesticated pigeons, all are descendants of the feral or wild rock pigeon. It is one of the most popular varieties of the eye-catching fantail pigeon group.
Fantails may be among the oldest fancy pigeon breeds, since there is a record of these birds going back to Spain in 1150 A.D.
The Indian Fantail itself has been dated back to 1560 A.D. Read some more information about the Indian Fantail pigeon breed below.
Indian Fantail Pigeon Appearance
Indian Fantail pigeon is a medium sized breed with beautiful appearance. It has a distinct fan shaped tail, and is usually bigger than the English Fantail pigeons.
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These birds are most commonly white in color with light tan spots. Although the pigeon breeders have introduced more new colors recently. They usually walk on their toes and the feet are covered in feathers.
Chest of the Indian Fantail pigeons is carried upright so that it is higher than the bird’s head, which rests back on the cushion formed by the tail feathers.
They have a small crest over their head. Their average body height is about 11 inch. And average live body weight of the mature Indian Fantail pigeon is about 370 grams, and sometimes more. Photo and info from RightPet and Wikipedia.
Uses
The Indian Fantail pigeon breed is used for exhibition and ornamental purposes.
Special Notes
The Indian Fantail pigeon is very calm and gentle in nature. It is naturally tame and confiding. And it’s easy to train these birds. They can’t fly well, so keep them safe from cats and other predators.
They are very good for show and ornamental purposes. But also very good for raising as pets. They usually lay 2-3 eggs in a clutch. Hatched fledglings take at least 4 to 6 weeks to fly and leave their home.
Usually a breeding pair can lay eggs around or after 21 days from the first hatch.
The Indian Fantail pigeon is a pretty long lived bird, and it’s average lifespan is about 10-20 years. However, review full breed profile of this breed in the following chart.
Indian Fantail Pigeon | Breed Profile | |
| Breed Name | Indian Fantail |
| Other Name | None |
| Breed Purpose | Exhibition, pets |
| Special Notes | Beautiful birds, calm and gentle in nature, naturally tame, can’t fly well, good for show, good for ornamental purpose, good for raising as pets |
| Breed Class | Medium |
| Weight | Around 370 grams |
| Climate Tolerance | All climates |
| Flying Ability | Poor |
| As Pets | Very good |
| Color | Many |
| Rarity | Common |
| Country/Place of Origin | India |
This is a category with media related to a pigeon breed with European standardization inscribed in the EE-List of the breeds of fancy pigeons (ELFP) by the Section for Fancy pigeons of the European Association of Poultry, Pigeon, Cage Bird, Rabbit and Cavy Breeders with number 606. |
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| Instance of | breed (Entente Européenne d’Aviculture et de Cuniculture) | ||
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| Subclass of | Columba livia domestica, fancy pigeon, structure pigeon | ||
| Part of | Fantail | ||
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Media in category 'Fantail Pigeon'
The following 22 files are in this category, out of 22 total.
- Abbildungen von Vogel-Skeletten (Tafel CXII) (6835698162).jpg1,760 × 1,323; 383 KB
- Abbildungen von Vogel-Skeletten (Tafel LIX) (6835682260).jpg1,792 × 1,367; 383 KB
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- Indian Fantail Pigeon.jpg3,395 × 4,244; 2.8 MB
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- Pavo cristatus and Fantail Pigeons in Greenpia Kasugai.jpg1,420 × 1,749; 3.43 MB
- Schachtzabel 1906 Tafel 52.jpg2,541 × 1,755; 690 KB
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- Silky Fantail.jpg2,188 × 1,688; 389 KB
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