Red Junglefowl
NameRed Junglefowl
Common NameRed Junglefowl
Scientific NameGallus gallus
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)60
Weight (g)1000
Plumage DetailsMales display striking plumage with a bright red fleshy comb and wattles, iridescent green-black tail feathers, golden-orange hackles on the neck, reddish-brown body feathers, and metallic blue-green patches on the wings. Females are duller, with cryptic brown and black streaked plumage.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a distinctive crowing call, similar to a domestic rooster but often shorter and less drawn out. They also produce various clucking sounds and alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, including parts of India, southern China, and Indonesia, inhabiting tropical and subtropical forests and forest edges.
Identifying FeaturesLarge red comb and wattles (male), Long, arching iridescent black tail feathers (male), Vibrant golden-orange and reddish-brown body plumage (male), Metallic blue-green wing patches (male), Ground-dwelling behavior
Description
The Red Junglefowl is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird known for its vibrant plumage, especially in males. It is the wild ancestor of all domestic chickens and is typically found foraging in dense undergrowth.
