noun
fantail pigeon
A breed of domestic pigeon known for its fan-shaped tail. The Japanese name literally means 'peacock pigeon'.
公園でクジャクバトが尾羽を広げていた。
A fantail pigeon was spreading its tail feathers in the park.
Compound of 孔雀 (kujaku, 'peacock') + 鳩 (hato, 'pigeon'), referring to the bird's peacock-like tail. The reading ばと is a rendaku form of はと.