Fantail Pigeon

The Fantail Pigeon is one of the most elegant and decorative pigeon breeds in the world, best known for its wide fan-shaped tail that looks like a peacock’s feathers. Graceful, calm, and beautiful to watch, this pigeon moves slowly with a proud posture. At Able Village Kannur, the Fantail Pigeon attracts visitors instantly because of its unique tail display and royal appearance.

Appearance & Size

Fantail Pigeons are medium-sized birds with a very distinctive look.

• Body Colour: White, black, brown, grey, or mixed colours
• Tail: Large fan-shaped tail with many feathers (main feature)
• Chest: Upright and slightly puffed
• Head: Small and smooth
• Beak: Short and light coloured
• Eyes: Dark and calm
• Wings: Neatly folded along the body
• Length: Around 30–35 cm
• Weight: Approximately 400–600 grams

The wide open tail makes this pigeon look elegant even when standing still.

Nature & Behaviour

Fantail Pigeons are calm, gentle, and peaceful birds.

• Very quiet and non-aggressive
• Moves slowly and gracefully
• Often holds tail upright while walking
• Comfortable around people
• Prefers calm and quiet surroundings

They are ideal for relaxed, family-friendly bird sections.

Intelligence & Awareness

Fantail Pigeons are simple but observant birds.

• Learns feeding routines easily
• Recognizes familiar surroundings
• Communicates using soft cooing sounds
• Calm and steady behaviour
• Rarely startled

They are easy to manage and pleasant to observe.

Natural Background

Fantail Pigeons are domesticated pigeons and do not exist in the wild.
They have been selectively bred for centuries for their beautiful tail and posture and are popular ornamental birds worldwide.

Food & Diet

Fantail Pigeons are herbivores.

Typical diet includes:

• Grains
• Seeds
• Corn
• Pulses
• Special pigeon feed

They prefer feeding on the ground in peaceful conditions.

Lifespan

With proper care, Fantail Pigeons live a healthy life.

• Average lifespan: 8–12 years

Interaction at Our Park

At Able Village Kannur, visitors can:

• Observe the Fantail Pigeon up close
• Watch its beautiful tail display
• Learn about ornamental pigeon breeds
• Take photos under caretaker supervision

Our caretakers ensure the birds remain calm, clean, and stress-free.

Why Fantail Pigeon is Special

• Beautiful fan-shaped tail
• Graceful and elegant movement
• Calm and gentle temperament
• One of the most decorative pigeon breeds
• Very popular with families and kids

This pigeon adds beauty and elegance to the park atmosphere.

Fun Facts

• Tail can have more than 30 feathers
• Holds tail upright like a peacock
• Walks with a proud posture
• One of the oldest fancy pigeon breeds