Red Junglefowl - Gallus gallus

Length M: 2.1-2.5 ft (65.0-75.0 cm), F: 1.4-1.5 ft (42.0-46.0 cm)
Weight M: 1.5-3.2 lb (672-1450 g), F: 1.1-2.3 lb (485-1050 g)
Clutch Size 5-6
Chicks at birth Precocial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:AS
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The Red Junglefowl is a tropical member of the Pheasant family. It was first raised in captivity several thousand years ago on the Indian subcontinent. They run wild on several of the Hawaiian Islands, but these birds are probably feral descendants of domestic chickens.

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