Fantails

[Wild Dove]

Hi!
I'm wondering how to tell the difference between an American Fantail and an Indian Fantail? I've looked at the gallery photos, and can't seem to tell by those.
I recently adopted a homeless fantail, and am wondering what kind she is. There is also a third type, isn't there?
Wild Dove

[Psion]

Alright, american fantails are the ones that have their heads on their backs... an Indian's head is upright and you can actually see its neck.

Nick

[bigbird]

I beleive the Indian has muffed feet and the American has a clean leg.
Regards,
Carl

[Wild Dove]

Ah...okay, she does have muffed feet, and holds her neck straight most of the time, (although she "bobbles" quite a bit when nervous, and sticks her chest way out when she is "displaying". I guess that would make her an Indian...is there a third kind though...I keep thinking a Wiggler or a Jiggler, ha ha, but that's not it
Wild Dove

[Pigeons R loved]

Hey,
As a Fantail Breeder,
you sound like you have a Indian Fantail Pigeon. There are many breeds of Fantails, but American & Indian's are the most comman in the US. The 3rd most comman breed in the U.S is the European Fantail. And yes Indian's are muffed and American's are clean legged.
Thanks for the topic, Alway's glad too help out
Nick Tull

[Wild Dove]

Well, Indian Fantail she is. Thanks! I'll post some pics of her soon...she's a beauty!
Wild Dove

[pigeonraiser]

Most indian fantails ive seen also are crested.

[bigbird]

Yes, indial fantails usually have a small crest on the back of the head/neck.
Carl

[Pigeons R loved]

Be aware that some are Plan headed too.

[Wild Dove]

She does have a small crest on the head. As far as colour goes, she is sort of a bronzey, reddish tan...has two white flight feathers on each side, emerald green on the neck in light, and tan, white feathers on her feet. Most endearing is her white bum patch. Does this particular coloration have a name, (I think it might be close to "recessive red" from what I've read...any suggestions? I know...a picture WOULD help.
But I'll take guesses for now.
Wild Dove

[bigbird]

The pattern and colors sound to me like a mixture of some kind, not really a speicfic breed pattern, but without a picture, I can only guess.
Regards,
Carl

[Scuiry]

Originally posted by Pigeons R loved:
Hey,
As a Fantail Breeder,
you sound like you have a Indian Fantail Pigeon. There are many breeds of Fantails, but American & Indian's are the most comman in the US. The 3rd most comman breed in the U.S is the European Fantail. And yes Indian's are muffed and American's are clean legged.
Thanks for the topic, Alway's glad too help out
Nick Tull

I've the clean legged kind. No muffed feet. I've wondered if these are American Fans. Some of them hold their heads agains their back when excited but mostly upright. What do the European Fans look like?

d.

[bigbird]

Daniel,
Yes, clean leg, head back, no crest on head, this sounds like an American Fantail.
Regards,
Carl

[Scuiry]

Originally posted by Wild Dove:
Ah...okay, she does have muffed feet, and holds her neck straight most of the time, (although she "bobbles" quite a bit when nervous, and sticks her chest way out when she is "displaying". I guess that would make her an Indian...is there a third kind though...I keep thinking a Wiggler or a Jiggler, ha ha, but that's not it
Wild Dove

Interestingly, Wiggler or Jiggler is a Middle Eastern name for Fantails. I have an Arabic friend who calls his Fantails "Wigglers".

d.

[Wild Dove]

Wow, that's very interesting. I guess some traits bring to mind certain descriptive words no matter what the language or culture.
Wild Dove