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Green Junglefowl
Gallus varius
Green Junglefowl (Gallus varius) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Green Junglefowl (Gallus varius) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 839 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Gallus
- Species varius
Where it lives
Java, Bali and Lombok to Alor (western, east-central Lesser Sundas)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 839 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Green Junglefowl is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Green Junglefowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Green Junglefowl (Gallus varius) belongs to the Phasianidae family of the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Java, Bali and Lombok to Alor (w, ec Lesser Sundas).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 839 g, with a wing length of about 20.2 cm and a tail of around 18.7 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 188,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Green Junglefowl?
The Green Junglefowl is a large bird that weighs around 839 g.
Where does the Green Junglefowl live?
The Green Junglefowl is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Java, Bali and Lombok to Alor (w, ec Lesser Sundas), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Green Junglefowl belong to?
The Green Junglefowl (Gallus varius) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Green Junglefowl eat?
The Green Junglefowl is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Green Junglefowl migrate?
The Green Junglefowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Green Junglefowl endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Green Junglefowl make?
1 real field recording of the Green Junglefowl — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Green Junglefowl's range?
The Green Junglefowl has a mapped global range of about 188,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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