Red Junglefowl
Gallus gallus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gallus-gallus"></birdfyi-bird>The Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43.6 cm and a weight of 914.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
The wild ancestor of all domestic chickens (~914 g), family Phasianidae, ranging across South and Southeast Asia. Males display orange-red hackles, glossy black tail sickles, and a bright red comb. Inhabits forest edges and secondary growth. Omnivorous; forages on seeds, invertebrates, and small vertebrates. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 43,6 cm | 17.2 in |
| Poids | 914,25 g | 32.25 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male with iridescent red, orange, and golden hackles; black sickle-shaped tail with green gloss; red serrated comb and wattle. Female mottled brown; shorter tail; ancestor of domestic chicken breeds.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Native to South and Southeast Asia from India east to southern China and the Philippines; ancestor of domestic chicken; widely feral worldwide.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous ground forager; eats seeds, grains, invertebrates, small vertebrates, and plant material in SE Asian forest and scrub.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 18-21 days.
Taille de la couvée
4-12
Son
Chant
Ancestor of domestic chicken; crowing 'cock-a-doo-DOOO' with fourth note cut short. Cluck, cackle, food calls, and alarm 'tak-tak-tak' in repertoire. Dominant male crows at dawn.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Gallus |
| Espèces | Gallus gallus |
Distribution
Red Junglefowl has been recorded in 24 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family