Red Junglefowl

Gallus gallus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Galliformes · Phasianidae

About

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 and parts of South Asia.

Fun Fact

Red junglefowl are the wild ancestors of all domestic chickens, and there are now over 33 billion domestic chickens on Earth — the most numerous bird species ever to exist, all descended from this one wild species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical forests and scrublands

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

5-8 years

Threats

Wildfire
Deforestation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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