23 Photos That Showcase The World's Most Beautiful Doves And Pigeons

I’ve never thought of pigeons as anything more than fairly dull and ubiquitous creatures that leave a lot of poop behind. But some people are really into these creatures – and they come in a variety of shapes and colors, partly because they may be one of the first domesticated birds. In fact, people have been breeding (and cross-breeding) them for hundreds of years. There are even show pigeons.

Indian Fantail pigeon: The Indian Fantail pigeon is a breed of fancy pigeon that originated in – you guessed it – India. They are most commonly white with light tan spots, though breeders have tested out a few other colors. The Indian Fantail can be distinguished from the English Fantail by the fact that it stands upright instead of having a chest higher than its head.