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Fan-Tailed Pigeon

Columba livia domestica

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Description:

This one has tail feathers that look like a spouting fountain The main body is grey and the wings are lighter and have a dimpled design Tail feathers go from light near the body to dark near the tips

Habitat:

VA.Farm

Species ID Suggestions

Fan tail Pigeon

Columba livia domestica

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Comments (10)
alicelongmartin
Yes, my oldest daughter in VA. Her son Caleb's collection of Pigeons. He is the one that was holding the Screech Owl in the snow last year.
ceherzog
Is this your daughter's farm?
SusanEllison
alice...tell me more about why they are in a farm...where are these found mostly?
jake3
Fancy pigeons are brilliant
Liam
This has got to be one of my favorite breeds! Great photo, Alice!
KarenL
What an impressive tail!

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PublishedNovember 4, 2011

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