Indian Fantail Pigeons are commonly white with light tan spots. The tail is fan-shaped and feet are covered with feathers. The average weight is 13 ounces (369 g) and average length is 11 inches (28 cm). The birds walk on their toes. The chest is carried upright so that it is higher than the bird's head, which rests back on the cushion formed by the tail feathers.
Pigeons are generally seed-eating birds feeding on the ground on numerous kinds of grains, including wheat, barley, peas, milo, millet and corn.
Pigeons are seen in lofts, steeples, attics, caves, and ornate architectural features of buildings where openings allow for roosting, loafing and nest building.
