Fantail (pigeon)

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The fantail is a popular breed of fancy pigeon. It is characterised by a fan-shaped tail composed of 30 to 40 feathers, abnormaly more than most members of the pigeon family, which usually have 12 to 14 feathers. The breed is thought to have originated in India, China or Spain.

Fantails are often used by pigeon flyers in the training of racing pigeons.

[edit] References

  • Seymour, Colin (Ed) (1995). Australian Fancy Pigeons. A.N.P.A. (Australian National Pigeon Association). 
  • Darwin, Charles (2003). The Origin of Species. Signet Classic. ISBN 0-451-52906-5.  On Google Print


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