Red Junglefowl

Scientific Name: Gallus gallus
Malay Name: Ayam-Hutan Biasa
Chinese Name: 红原鸡

Range:
Found from northern Indian subcontinent to southern China and Southeast Asia

Taxonomy:
Polytypic. Subspecies are: murghi, spadiceus, jabouillei, gallus, bankiva.

Local Subspecies: spadiceus

Size: M:65-78 cm, F:41-46 cm

Identification:
Male has red comb, facial skin and lappets, white ear patch, golden-yellow neck feathers, maroon scapulars and arched dark green tail. Female has drab brown overall plumage, golden-buff neck feathers and blunt dark tail.

Habitat: Forest edge, wooded area, parks and gardens.

Behaviour/Ecology:

Local Status: Common resident

Conservation Status: Least Concern (BirdLife International 2016)

Location: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Pasir Ris Park, Pulau Ubin and any suitable habitat.

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Male Red Junglefowl at Pulau Ubin. Photo credit: Adrian Silas Tay

Male Red Junglefowl at Bishan Park. Photo credit: Adrian Silas Tay

Female and Red Junglefowl chick at Bishan Park. Photo credit: Adrian Silas Tay

Red Junglefowl chick at Bishan Park. Photo credit: Adrian Silas Tay

Male Red Junglefowl at Pulau Ubin. Photo credit: Francis Yap

Male Red Junglefowl at Labrador Park. Photo credit: Keita Sin