Fantail Collection

New Zealand Fantail (Melanistic var. on left)
New Zealand Fantail Piwakawaka, Rhipidura fuliginosa (Melanistic variety on left). Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.1 Plate 8 Date: 1888

Fall / Rough Collie / 1933
CHAMPION MARIEMEAU FANTAIL Head study. Owned by Mrs R.E. James. Date: 1933

An engraving depicting a smock mill with fantail, used for grinding corn, 19th century
5310766 An engraving depicting a smock mill with fantail, used for grinding corn, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1860); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Blue-headed fantail, Rhipidura cyaniceps 1 and peony, Paeonia suffruticosa 2. Pitpit, Pivoine. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d

Fall / Rough Collie / 1936
CHAMPION MARIEMEAY FANTAIL Owned by Mrs R.E. James. Date: 1936

Restless flycatcher, Myiagra inquieta (Seisura volitans). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches

Grey fantail, Rhipidura albiscapa (Southern wagtail, based on a painting by the Port Jackson Painter). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Willie wagtail, Rhipidura leucophrys (Whiskered fantail, Leucocirca laticauda). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William Swainson from Sir William Jardines

New Zealand fantail, Rhipidura fuliginosa (White-shafted fan-tail, Rhipidura flabellifera). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William Swainson from Sir William

Nests of the streaked fantail warbler and reed warbler
Nests of the streaked fantail warbler, Cisticola juncidis, and reed warbler, Acrocephalus scirpaceus. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard

Owl pigeon and fantail pigeon, Columba livia domestica, varieties of fancy pigeon breeds. Handcoloured lithograph from Th

The Poultry, Pigeon, and Rabbit Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1049102 The Poultry, Pigeon, and Rabbit Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Poultry, Pigeon)

Birmingham Show 1858 (engraving)
1619515 Birmingham Show 1858 (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birmingham Show 1858. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 December 1858)

Carrier, fantail, and fancy pigeons
LLM462074 Carrier, fantail, and fancy pigeons by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carrier, fantail, and fancy pigeons)

FALL / ROUGH COLLIE / 1933
CHAMPION MARIEMEAU FANTAIL Head study. Owned by Mrs R.E. James. Date: 1933

FALL / ROUGH COLLIE / 1936
CHAMPION MARIEMEAY FANTAIL Owned by Mrs R.E. James. Date: 1936

FALL / ENGLISH SETTER / 1929
FANTAIL OF ARDAGH Challenge Certificate winner. Owned by Whitwell. Head study. Date: 1929

Antique, Beak, Bird, Chicken, Cockerel, Cockscomb, Crest, Domestic Animals, Fantail, Farm, Feather, Fence, Flock Of Birds, Formal Garden, Free Range, Hen, Illustration and Painting, Lithograph

Peacock, Dartmoor, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Fantail Pigeon
LA-4708 Fantail Pigeon Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: web@ardea.com tel: + 44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Picture No. 11992772
New Zealand Fantail - Black morph - in bush along Teal Valley - near Nelson - South Island - New Zealand New Zealand Fantail - Black morph - in bush along Teal Valley - near Nelson - South Island

Picture No. 11993371
Northern Fantail - Removing a faecal sac from a chick - in its nest beside a small creek near Peppimenarti - Northern Territory - Australia. Date:

Picture No. 11993370
Northern Fantail - With food for a small chick - This nest beside a small creek - near Peppimenarti - Northern Territory - Australia. Date:

New Zealand fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa), Hunua Ranges, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

Doves chromolitograph 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

English Carrier and English Fantail pigeon
Illustration of a English Carrier and English Fantail pigeon

Picture No. 11676360
Round Stingray with diver (composite image) Date:

Picture No. 11675055
Blue-spotted Fantail Ray buried in black sand. Date:

Picture No. 11675002
Blue-spotted Fantail Ray buried in black sand. Date:

Sailor pulls a line around the capstan on the fantail of USS Nimitz
Coronado, California, July 23, 2014 - Boatswainas Mate pulls a line around the capstan on the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while getting underway

Sailors fire M240 machine guns on the fantail aboard USS John C. Stennis
Pacific Ocean, September 7, 2012 - Sailors fire M240 machine guns during a live-fire exercise on the fantail aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis

An HH-65C Dolphin demonstrates a helicopter rescue
Members of the US Coast Guard (USCG) Savannah Station use a USCG HH-65C Dolphin Short Range Recovery Helicopter to demonstrate a helicopter rescue for the participants at the Southeast Region 4

A MH-65C Dolphin helicopter off the coast of San Pedro, California
March 18, 2012 - A MH-65C Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Los Angeles conducts flight training just off the coast of San Pedro, California

Aviation Ordnanceman fires a M240 machine gun aboard USS John C. Stennis
Pacific Ocean, September 21, 2012 - Aviation Ordnanceman fires a M240 machine gun during a crew-served weapons shoot on the fantail aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis

A closed-in weapons system fires from the fantail aboard USS John C. Stennis
Pacific Ocean, September 5, 2012 - A closed-in weapons system fires from the fantail during a live-fire exercise aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis

Boatswain Mate directs a HH-65A Dolphin aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Russell
Pacific Ocean, November 30, 2007 - Boatswain Mate directs a Coast Guard HH-65A Dolphin aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG-59), during a friends and family cruise to Maui, Hawaii

Two Coast Guard HH-65C Dolphin helicopters fly in formation over the Atlantic Ocean
Two Coast Guard HH-65C Dolphin helicopters from Air Station Miami fly in formation over the Atlantic Ocean. The HH-65 is known for its Fenestron tail rotor and its autopilot capabilities

Sailors fire M240 machine guns aboard USS John C. Stennis
Pacific Ocean, September 21, 2012 - Sailors fire M240 machine guns during a crew-served weapons shoot on the fantail aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis

A Sailor cleans the canopy of a F-14B Tomcat
Persian Gulf, December 4, 2004 - A Sailor cleans the canopy on one of the squadrons F-14B Tomcats on the fantail aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S

An MH-65C Dolphin helicopter of the U. S. Coast Guard
June 4, 2013 - A U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Houston aircrew prepares to launch a MH-65C Dolphin helicopter

A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter lifts supplies from the fantail of USNS Amelia Earhart
Pacific Ocean, June 18, 2012 - A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter lifts supplies from the fantail of the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6)

A Coast Guard HH-65A Dolphin rescue helicopter in flight
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point, Hawaii, December 20, 2002 - A Coast Guard HH-65A Dolphin rescue helicopter performs a homeland security flight over the waters near Oahu, Hawaii

Coast Guard helicopter

The Turkeys at the Chateau de Rottembourg, Montgeron, 1877 (oil on canvas_
XIR67451 The Turkeys at the Chateau de Rottembourg, Montgeron, 1877 (oil on canvas_ by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 174.5x172.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Poultry, Pigeon, and Rabbit Show at the Crystal Palace, London, Uk; Fantail, Bart
THE POULTRY, PIGEON, AND RABBIT SHOW AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE, LONDON, UK; Fantail, Bart, Lop eared rabbit, owl, trumpeter, white cochin, angola rabbit, Himalayan rabbit, Nankin Bantams, Black Polish

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago), Iceland, Europe

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The fantail, a beloved bird species found in various parts of the world, is known for its distinctive features and captivating behavior. In New Zealand, the Melanistic var. Of the fantail showcases its unique beauty with dark plumage contrasting against vibrant surroundings. This Fall, a Rough Collie from 1933 shares an enchanting moment with a Blue-headed fantail, Rhipidura cyaniceps in 1936. As we explore further into the world of these delightful creatures, we come across other fascinating members of their family. The Restless flycatcher named Myiagra inquieta captures our attention with its restless nature and remarkable hunting skills. Meanwhile, the Grey fantail (Rhipidura albiscapa) displays elegance through its graceful movements. In Australia, another member of this avian family steals our hearts - the Willie wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys). With its striking black-and-white plumage and cheerful demeanor, it never fails to bring joy to those who encounter it. Back in New Zealand lies yet another variation called the New Zealand fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa), showcasing diversity within this species. These birds are skilled nest builders as they construct intricate homes for themselves like those seen in nests belonging to streaked fantail warblers and reed warblers. Beyond their natural habitats, humans have also been captivated by these feathered wonders throughout history. Owl pigeons and fantail pigeons have been admired for their beauty and grace while being showcased at events such as The Poultry, Pigeon, and Rabbit Show at Crystal Palace or Birmingham Show 1858. Whether it's their mesmerizing flight patterns or melodious songs that enthrall us or simply their charming presence that brings smiles to our faces.