Sri Lanka Junglefowl
Gallus lafayettii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gallus-lafayettii"></birdfyi-bird>The Sri Lanka Junglefowl (Gallus lafayettii) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41 cm and a weight of 766.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
The national bird of Sri Lanka, this Phasianidae junglefowl (~766 g) inhabits rainforest, scrub, and plantation edges throughout the island. Males bear a vivid yellow-centred red comb and rich orange-red plumage. Omnivorous; forages on forest floor for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Least Concern; endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 41.0 cm | 16.1 in |
| Weight | 766.25 g | 27.03 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male rich orange and red with dark green-black tail; purple gloss on wing coverts; yellow-centered red comb. Female dark brown with pale shaft streaks and buff scaling below; endemic to Sri Lanka.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Sri Lanka; resident of forest, secondary scrub, and jungle from lowlands to montane areas; national bird of Sri Lanka.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, berries, invertebrates, and plant material in Sri Lankan forest; scratches leaf litter.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: O. Incubation: 20-21 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Sound
Song
Distinctive crow heard as 'Joyce-Joycee'; male repeats from low perch at forest edge on Sri Lanka. Alarm is rapid cackling with wing clatter. Contact calls between birds are lower clucking.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Gallus |
| Species | Gallus lafayettii |
Distribution
Sri Lanka Junglefowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family