Red Junglefowl
Gallus gallus
The Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) is a common partridges, pheasants, grouse, and alli found in 119 countries, weighing about 752 g. The red junglefowl, also known as the Indian red junglefowl, is a species of tropical, galliform bird in the phasianid family, found across much of Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia.
About the Red Junglefowl
The red junglefowl, also known as the Indian red junglefowl, is a species of tropical, galliform bird in the phasianid family, found across much of Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia.
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How to identify it
The species exhibits significant sexual dimorphism. Males are referred to as "roosters", while females are referred to as "hens". Compared with the domestic chicken, the red junglefowl has a much smaller body mass. The roosters are significantly larger than the hens — males weigh around 1.5 kilograms (3.3 lb), while females weigh around 1 kilogram (2.2 lb). The plumage of the male is much brighter in colouration than that of the female, which is a drab colour and more suitable for camouflage. The mantle (neck and back) of the rooster typically has long, golden hackle feathers.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Costa Rica, Morocco, Taiwan, Peru, Venezuela, Czechia, Algeria, South Africa, Honduras, United Arab Emirates, Denmark, Egypt, Panama, Japan, Sri Lanka, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Congo - Kinshasa, Ghana, Mauritius, Jamaica, Kuwait, Pakistan, Wallis & Futuna.
When to see it
The Red Junglefowl can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Red Junglefowl?
- The species exhibits significant sexual dimorphism. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Red Junglefowl?
- The Red Junglefowl is a large sized bird weighing about 752 g.
- Where can you see a Red Junglefowl?
- The Red Junglefowl occurs in 119 countries, including the United States, India, Singapore, Thailand and Puerto Rico.
- What birds look similar to a Red Junglefowl?
- The Red Junglefowl is most easily confused with the Grey Junglefowl, the Sri Lanka Junglefowl and the Green Junglefowl.
- Is the Red Junglefowl endangered?
- The Red Junglefowl is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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