Green Junglefowl

Gallus varius

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Galliformes · Phasianidae

About

The green junglefowl, also known as Javan junglefowl, forktail or green Javanese junglefowl, is the most distantly related and the first to diverge at least 4 million years ago among the four species of the junglefowl. Hybridization with domestic chicken has also been reported. Green junglefowl is a medium-sized bird in the pheasant family Phasianidae.

Fun Fact

Green junglefowl is a medium-sized (up to 75 cm long) bird in the pheasant family Phasianidae.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Java, Bali, Lombok, Komodo, Flores, Rinca and small islands linking Java with Flores, Indonesia.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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