Red Junglefowl

Gallus gallus

Order

GALLIFORMES

Family

Turkeys and Grouse (Phasianidae)

Code 4

REJU

Code 6

GALGAS

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Curved (up or down)
Eye Color: Yellow-brown iris
Head Pattern: Unique pattern
Crown Color: Red comb
Forehead Color: Red comb
Nape Color: Orange-brown
Throat Color: Red wattle
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 64-71 cm (25-28 in)
Weight: 680-998 g (24-35.2 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: Orange, Black, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts: Blue-green, rufous, and brown-black
Upperparts: Orange-brown
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Short direct flight to trees to roost and escape danger.
Wing Shape: Rounded-Wings
Tail Shape: Unique Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black with green gloss
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Gray

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