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SPECIES PROFILE
Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus)
Gallus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Forests scrub woodlands
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Galliformes
FAMILY
Phasianidae
GENUS
Gallus
📋 Description
SIZE
60-80 cm long males 800-1200 g females 500-700 g
COLORATION
Males colorful with red comb females brown
ADAPTATIONS
Strong legs for scratching long tail for display
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Forests scrub woodlands
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
REPRODUCTION
Lays 4-8 eggs in ground nests incubated 18-21 days
DIET DETAILS
Seeds insects fruits
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss hybridization
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Jungle Roosters: Red Junglefowl scratch with 1 kg bodies eating 200 grams of seeds daily in Kerala's forests. Males' combs are vibrant.
2
Wild Ancestors: These junglefowl cover 3000 sq km in Tamil Nadu's woodlands nesting on ground. Hybridization with domestic chickens threatens purity.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary in Kerala
Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu
Bandipur National Park in Karnataka
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round Forests ensure visibility for spotting junglefowl
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Listen for red junglefowl's crowing at dawn
