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Grey Junglefowl
Gallus sonneratii
Grey Junglefowl (Gallus sonneratii) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Grey Junglefowl (Gallus sonneratii) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 841 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 sonneratii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 841 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Grey Junglefowl is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Grey Junglefowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Grey Junglefowl (Gallus sonneratii) is a species of bird in the Phasianidae family, part of the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR India.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 841 g, with a wing length of about 21.8 cm and a tail of around 21.9 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 1 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Grey Junglefowl?
The Grey Junglefowl is a large bird that weighs around 841 g.
Where does the Grey Junglefowl live?
The Grey Junglefowl is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR India, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Grey Junglefowl belong to?
The Grey Junglefowl (Gallus sonneratii) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Grey Junglefowl eat?
The Grey Junglefowl is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Grey Junglefowl migrate?
The Grey Junglefowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Grey 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 Grey Junglefowl make?
1 real field recording of the Grey Junglefowl — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Grey Junglefowl's range?
The Grey Junglefowl has a mapped global range of about 1 million 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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