General

Red Junglefowl: Direct ancestor of the domestic chicken. Upperparts are golden-orange and bronze to red, face has a red comb and wattles. Underparts are blue-green, rufous, and brown-black. Large iridescent tail is green-black, with a patch of white feathers at the base. Female is smaller and has a shorter tail. Plumage is brown overall, may show some streaking. Head and neck are buff to red-brown. Legs and feet are gray.

Range and Habitat

Red Junglefowl: True wild populations are found on Kauai and feral birds are found on Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui and Hawaii. Native to Southern Asia and India. Prefers forests, scrubland, and field edges, from sea level to 6,560'.

Breeding and Nesting

Red Junglefowl: Five to six light brown eggs are laid in a depression lined with sticks, feathers, grass and leaves in dense undergrowth. Eggs are incubated for 18-21 days by the female.

Foraging and Feeding

Red Junglefowl: Uses its clawed feet and bill to scratch and forage on the ground for seeds, grains, and invertebrates.

Readily Eats

Cracked Corn

Vocalization

Red Junglefowl: Male has a loud "cock-a-doodle-doo" call, used in the morning to assert his dominance and attract potential mates. Also clucks and makes other alarm calls.