page_title: Japanese bantam
hierarchical_section_title: Japanese bantam
caption_attribution_description: Japanese black-tail bantam pair
context_page_description: The Japanese bantam or Chabo is a breed of chicken originating in Japan. It is a true bantam breed, meaning that there are no large fowl counterparts. It has a large upright tail that often reaches over the bird's head. The wings angle down, and to the back, along the sides.
context_section_description: The Japanese bantam or Chabo is a breed of chicken originating in Japan. It is a true bantam breed, meaning that there are no large fowl counterparts.  It has a large upright tail that often reaches over the bird's head.  The wings angle down,  and to the back,  along the sides.
caption: A pair of black-tailed Japanese bantams
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