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Red
Junglefowl
Gallus gallus
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 Appearance
The ancestor of the domestic
fowl, the red junglefowl is a beautiful, colorful
bird. The female is much smaller and duller than the
striking male, however, with mainly brown plumage
and some chestnut on the head and neck. Over the range,
several races of red junglefowl occur which vary slightly
in appearance. Size: 43 - 76 cm (17 - 30 in), including
tail of 28 cm (11 in) in Male |
Description
They are gregarious birds, gathering
in flocks of up to 50 or so. |
Regions
Himalayas to S. China, S.E.
Asia, Sumatra, Java; introduced in Sulawesi, lesser
Sunda Islands in forest, scrub, cultivated land |
Diet
They feed on grain, grass shoots
and crops, fruit, berries, insects and their larvae. |
Breeding
The breeding season is usually
March to May. The female scrapes a hollow in the ground
near a bush or bamboo clump and lines it with leaves.
She incubates the clutch of 5 or 6 eggs for 19 to
21 days. |
 Status
Wildlife Protection of Thailand,
Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act 1992 |
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