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 [1] | Belgium | ||
| Belgian Bantam | Belgium | |
| Bleue de Lasnes [1] | Belgium | ||
| Booted Bantam [2] | | |
| Burmese [3] | |||
| Hollandse Kriel | Dutch Bantam [2] | Holland | |
| Chabo | Japanese Bantam [2] | Japan | |
| Mericanel della Brianza | Italy | ||
| Mugellese | Italy | ||
| Naine du Tournaisis [1] | |||
| Nankin Bantam [2] [3] | |||
| Nankin Shamo [3] | |||
| Ohiki [3] : 197 | Japan | | |
| Pekin Bantam [2] | |||
| Pépoi | Italy | ||
| Pictave | France | ||
| Pyncheon | United States | ||
| Rosecomb [2] | |||
| Sebright [2] | |||
| Serama [2] | Malysia | ||
| Tuzo [3] : 302 | |||
| Belgium | ||
| Yakido [3] | Japan | ||