Green Junglefowl
NameGreen Junglefowl
Common NameGreen Junglefowl
Scientific NameGallus varius
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)60
Length (cm)58
Weight (g)900
Plumage DetailsMales exhibit iridescent green-black body plumage, bronze-orange mantle and wing coverts, and a long, arching dark green tail. The comb is purplish-red with a blue-green base and a yellow edge, while the wattles are purplish-pink with blue-green and yellow patches. Females are duller, predominantly brown with some green iridescence.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a distinctive, clear, crowing call, often described as a 'chaw-wak-wak' or 'chook-chook-chook-chook', which is less harsh than other junglefowl species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Java, Bali, Lombok, Komodo, Flores, and other smaller islands in Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresiridescent green and bronze body plumage, unique multi-colored comb (purplish-red with blue-green base and yellow edge), multi-colored wattles (purplish-pink with blue-green and yellow patch), dark underparts, long, arching dark green tail in males
Description
The Green Junglefowl is a striking ground-dwelling bird, with males displaying iridescent green and bronze plumage. They are known for their unique multi-colored comb and wattles, foraging shyly on the forest floor for various food items.
