Indian Fantails, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants of the rock dove (Columba livia).

They have a distinct fan-shaped tail, and are bigger than the English Fantail pigeon and also have foot feathers and crests.

Indian Fantail pigeons are most commonly white with light tan spots, although breeders have introduced more new colors.

The Indian Fantail stands upright, unlike the English fantail whose 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.

Indian Fantail pigeons usually lay 2 eggs in a clutch.