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Red Junglefowl
Gallus gallus
Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 752 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 gallus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 752 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Red 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 Red Junglefowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) belongs to the Phasianidae family of the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR India and se Asia.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 752 g, with a wing length of about 21.8 cm and a tail of around 19.4 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 5.1 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Red Junglefowl?
The Red Junglefowl is a large bird that weighs around 752 g.
Where does the Red Junglefowl live?
The Red Junglefowl is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR India and se Asia, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Red Junglefowl belong to?
The Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Red Junglefowl eat?
The Red Junglefowl is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Red Junglefowl migrate?
The Red Junglefowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Red 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 Red Junglefowl make?
1 real field recording of the Red 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 Red Junglefowl's range?
The Red Junglefowl has a mapped global range of about 5.1 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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