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Sri Lanka Junglefowl

Gallus lafayettii

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
41,0 cm
Berat
766,25 g
Famili
Phasianidae
Ordo
Galliformes

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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Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 41,0 cm 16.1 in
Berat 766,25 g 27.03 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

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

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: O. Incubation: 20-21 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-4

Suara

Kicauan

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.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Famili Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Gallus
Spesies Gallus lafayettii

Distribution

Sri Lanka Junglefowl has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Sri Lanka Junglefowl eat?
Eats seeds, berries, invertebrates, and plant material in Sri Lankan forest; scratches leaf litter.
Where does the Sri Lanka Junglefowl live?
Endemic to Sri Lanka; resident of forest, secondary scrub, and jungle from lowlands to montane areas; national bird of Sri Lanka.
Is the Sri Lanka Junglefowl endangered?
The Sri Lanka Junglefowl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sri Lanka Junglefowl nest?
Nest type: O. Incubation: 20-21 days.
What does the Sri Lanka Junglefowl sound like?
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.
How big is the Sri Lanka Junglefowl?
The Sri Lanka Junglefowl has a wingspan of 41.0 cm, weight of 766.25 g.
What order and family does the Sri Lanka Junglefowl belong to?
The Sri Lanka Junglefowl (Gallus lafayettii) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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