fantail pigeon
A breed of domestic pigeon known for its fan-shaped tail. The Japanese name literally means 'peacock pigeon'.
A fantail pigeon was spreading its tail feathers in the park.
Katakana spelling is common for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the word is usually written in kana.
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.