Differentiating characteristics including plumage color and pattern, comb type, and the presence of beards of muffs. For example, the Plymouth Rock breed is available in many colors - Barred, White, Buff, Partridge, Silver Penciled, etc. In each, the physical shape and features are the same but the feather color and pattern differ, which constitutes each as a separate variety. Bantams - are the miniatures of the poultry world. There are bantams of almost every breed of large chicken, but there are some types of which there is no large counterpart.
Bantams are purebreds raised for exhibition and hobby.
Their small size and numerous shapes, colors and personalities give them a broad appeal to people who live in urban areas.