This is a list of the true bantam breeds of chicken, breeds which are naturally small and do not have a corresponding "full-size" version.
Local name(s) English name if used Notes Image Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Bassette Liégeoise Belgium Belgian Bantam Belgium Bleue de Lasnes Belgium Booted Bantam Burmese Hollandse Kriel Dutch Bantam Holland Chabo Japanese Bantam Japan Mericanel della Brianza Italy Mugellese Italy Naine du Tournaisis Nankin Bantam Nankin Shamo Ohiki Japan Pekin Bantam Pépoi Italy Pictave France Pyncheon United States Rosecomb Sebright Serama Malaysia Tuzo Belgium Yakido Japan
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