A flowing tail on a firm, muscular bird
Knowledge for understanding and preserving Sumatra.
The British Sumatra standard described by the Rare Poultry Society pairs a long flowing tail with a firm muscular body, strong wings and an upright front. The male's tail rises slightly from the body before streaming behind; the female's broad main tail feathers are carried nearly horizontally. These are more precise features than simply calling any long-tailed dark chicken a Sumatra.
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